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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Blacklight Retribution Coverart.png | |cover = Blacklight Retribution Coverart.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Zombie Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Zombie Studios}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Hardsuit Labs}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Perfect World Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Perfect World Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hardsuit Labs}} | ||
|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|April 3, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 3, 2012}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Free-To-Play }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-Fi}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Blacklight }} | ||
|steam appid = 209870 | |steam appid = 209870 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 209874,209875,209877,209876,209873,209872 |
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 56788 | ||
+ | |igdb = blacklight-retribution | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Blacklight: Retribution | |wikipedia = Blacklight: Retribution | ||
+ | |winehq = 13983 | ||
+ | |license = free-to-play | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.hardsuitlabs.com/blacklight/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Servers were shut down on March 11, 2019,<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/BlacklightRetribution/announcements/detail/1743359227834202608|title=Blacklight: Retribution :: Official Support Ending|date=2019-04-17|snippet=March 11th<br/>* PC game servers shut down permanently<br/>* Support shut down for PC and PS4}}</ref> game can't be launched without server connection. |
− | {{--}} Heavy frame rate drops and low GPU utilisation on Intel-based systems with Hyper-Threading enabled. | + | {{--}} Heavy frame rate drops and low GPU utilisation on Intel-based systems with Hyper-Threading enabled.{{cn|date=October 2015}} |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://blacklight.fandom.com/wiki/Blacklight:_Tango_Down_Wiki Blacklight Wiki] - A detailed wiki for the Blacklight series |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/209870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| official | https:// | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://www.arcgames.com/en/sign/up | account | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 209870 | Steam, account |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 209870 | Steam, account | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game is no longer available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/209874/Blacklight_Retribution__Evacuation_Pack/ Evacuation Pack] | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/209875/Blacklight_Retribution__Onslaught_Bronze_Pack/ Onslaught Bronze Pack] | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/209877/Blacklight_Retribution__Onslaught_Gold_Pack/ Onslaught Gold Pack] | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/209876/Blacklight_Retribution__Onslaught_Silver_Pack/ Onslaught Silver Pack] | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/209873/Blacklight_Retribution__Sniper_Kit/ Sniper Kit] | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/209872/Blacklight_Retribution__Starter_Pack/ Starter Pack] | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
{{Image|Blacklight Retribution General.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|Blacklight Retribution General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\FoxGame\Config\PCConsole\Cooked}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = Approx. 954 MB available. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Blacklight Retribution | + | {{Image|Blacklight Retribution NVideo.png|In-game graphics Normal settings.}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Blacklight Retribution AVideo.png|In-game graphics Advanced settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
+ | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmURyCu4HKo|title=Blacklight Retribution 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = Between | + | |fov notes = Between 30° and 100°; use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] for higher settings. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Post Process MLAA |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Enable "Framerate Smoothing" in advanced video settings |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Blacklight Retribution Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Blacklight Retribution Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Blacklight Retribution Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Blacklight Retribution Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{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 = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |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 = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Launcher requires mouse; menus are navigable |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = 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= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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== |
{{Image|Blacklight Retribution Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Blacklight Retribution Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Moved to General Settings menu |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = unknown |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
− | }} | + | }}{{Network/Connections |
− | |||
− | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
|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 = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Game won't start=== | ===Game won't start=== | ||
{{ii}} If the game gives you an "Crash Report" message after you press the "Play" button in the launcher try to update your GPU Driver | {{ii}} If the game gives you an "Crash Report" message after you press the "Play" button in the launcher try to update your GPU Driver | ||
− | |||
{{ii}} If the game refuses to start with no error message try updating DirectX. | {{ii}} If the game refuses to start with no error message try updating DirectX. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. |
− | # Install the [ | ||
# Try running the game again. | # Try running the game again. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = BattlEye, PunkBuster | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.battleye.com/|title=BattlEye – The Anti-Cheat Gold Standard|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/games.php|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=2018-09-04|snippet=Sun Jan 08 2012 12:00<br>Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the free to play online first person shooter title known as Blacklight: Retribution.}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=2018-09-04|snippet=Fri Apr 04 2014 12:00<br>IAH Games has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the free to play online first person shooter title known as "Blacklight: Retribution" for the Southeast Asia region.}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 8.1 |
− | |minCPU = Dual Core | + | |minCPU = Dual Core |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = GeForce 8xxx | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8xxx |
− | |minGPU2 = Radeon | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 2xxx |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 |
− | |recCPU = Quad Core | + | |recCPU = Quad Core |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
− | |recVRAM = 1 GB | + | |recVRAM = 1 GB |
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 14:44, 8 February 2024
This product is no longer playable in any capacity. It is covered here for historical reference.
Developers | |
---|---|
Zombie Studios | |
Hardsuit Labs | |
Publishers | |
Perfect World Entertainment | |
Hardsuit Labs | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 3, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Blacklight |
Blacklight | |
---|---|
Blacklight: Tango Down | 2010 |
Blacklight: Retribution | 2012 |
Key points
- Servers were shut down on March 11, 2019,[1] game can't be launched without server connection.
- Heavy frame rate drops and low GPU utilisation on Intel-based systems with Hyper-Threading enabled.[citation needed]
General information
- Blacklight Wiki - A detailed wiki for the Blacklight series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- This game is no longer available.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Evacuation Pack | ||
Onslaught Bronze Pack | ||
Onslaught Gold Pack | ||
Onslaught Silver Pack | ||
Sniper Kit | ||
Starter Pack |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patches for this game should be downloaded and installed automatically when the game is run after a patch has been released. Note that this requires an internet connection - you will not be able to play online without having the most recent patch If the automatic patching doesn't work, you can manually download the patches here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\FoxGame\Config\PCConsole\Cooked[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/209870/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/209870/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | Approx. 954 MB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | [2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Between 30° and 100°; use Flawless Widescreen for higher settings. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Post Process MLAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Enable "Framerate Smoothing" in advanced video settings | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Launcher requires mouse; menus are navigable | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Moved to General Settings menu | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Private Servers run on the official servers. | |
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
TriDef 3D |
Issues fixed
Game won't start
- If the game gives you an "Crash Report" message after you press the "Play" button in the launcher try to update your GPU Driver
- If the game refuses to start with no error message try updating DirectX.
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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 |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 8.1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core | Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8xxx AMD Radeon HD 2xxx 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible sound card |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 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>/209870/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (209870) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Blacklight: Retribution :: Official Support Ending - last accessed on 2019-04-17
- "March 11th
* PC game servers shut down permanently
* Support shut down for PC and PS4"
- "March 11th
- ↑ Blacklight Retribution 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ BattlEye – The Anti-Cheat Gold Standard - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Sun Jan 08 2012 12:00
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the free to play online first person shooter title known as Blacklight: Retribution."
- "Sun Jan 08 2012 12:00
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Fri Apr 04 2014 12:00
IAH Games has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the free to play online first person shooter title known as "Blacklight: Retribution" for the Southeast Asia region."
- "Fri Apr 04 2014 12:00