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+ | {{cleanup|Information is outdated since the game upgraded to Unreal Engine 4 in 2021}} | ||
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2012}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | MMORPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Blade & Soul | |wikipedia = Blade & Soul | ||
|winehq = 13926 | |winehq = 13926 | ||
+ | |license = free-to-play | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.bladeandsoul.com/en/ Official webite] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Official | | + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://www.bladeandsoul.com/en/download/ | Account, Online | | | Windows}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://account.ncsoft.com/signup/index?serviceCode=54 NC account] is | + | {{ii}} All versions require an [https://account.ncsoft.com/signup/index?serviceCode=54 NC account] and {{DRM|offline=no}}. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===BNS Buddy=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.bnsbuddy.com/download/ BNS Buddy] is a Blade & Soul popular tool that improves the overall performance of the game and allows the players to play the game with ease. It is essential for most players to enjoy the game with good FPS. It also can act as a mod manager for the game. One of the most used mods being the Voice Packs, which allow the players to use the original korean (for example) audio, which isn't officially included in the western version of the game. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BnS\NCWest\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blade-soul/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Default fullscreen mode is natively borderless window. | |borderless windowed notes = Default fullscreen mode is natively borderless window. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = LEAA (Logical Edge Anti-Aliasing, in-house) and FXAA. 0x000010C1 for forced Anti Aliasing on Drivers, SSGAA supported. | |antialiasing notes = LEAA (Logical Edge Anti-Aliasing, in-house) and FXAA. 0x000010C1 for forced Anti Aliasing on Drivers, SSGAA supported. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate can be set to be locked up to 120 fps. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate can be set to be locked up to 120 fps. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{ii}} Keybinding and controller remapping are not allowed prior to logging into a character | {{ii}} Keybinding and controller remapping are not allowed prior to logging into a character | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |button prompts | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |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 = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, ambience, system, dialogue, and background options. | |separate volume notes = Effects, ambience, system, dialogue, and background options. | ||
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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 = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
− | |asynchronous = | + | |asynchronous = |
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = unknown |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = unknown |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|native 3d notes = Stereoscopic. | |native 3d notes = Stereoscopic. | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/02/blade-soul.html Helix Mod: Blade & Soul]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|oculus rift = | |oculus rift = | ||
|oculus rift notes = | |oculus rift notes = | ||
− | | | + | |osvr = |
− | | | + | |osvr notes = |
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
|physics = | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = GameGuard, XIGNCODE3 | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = {{cn}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===SLI Support=== | ===SLI Support=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Nvidia Profile Inspector can used to force SLI-based Supersampling AA. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify game profile|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Open the ''Blade & Soul'' game profile via [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | |
− | # Open the ''Blade & Soul'' game profile via [ | ||
# Make sure to add the application to the profile, at C:\Program Files (x86)\NCSOFT\BnS\bin select client.exe and change the dropdown from Application Client Exe to Application Client Absolute Path. | # Make sure to add the application to the profile, at C:\Program Files (x86)\NCSOFT\BnS\bin select client.exe and change the dropdown from Application Client Exe to Application Client Absolute Path. | ||
# Change <code>SLI compatibility bits</code> to <code>0x03402405 </code> | # Change <code>SLI compatibility bits</code> to <code>0x03402405 </code> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} It is not recommended to set higher than x2 as it can harm performance especially in crowded areas | + | {{ii}} It is not recommended for SLI 970 users to set higher than x2 as it can harm performance, especially in crowded areas.}} |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Dual Core | |minCPU = Intel Dual Core | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64X2 | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64X2 | ||
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = XP: 2 GB<br/>Vista, 7: 3 GB |
|minHD = 22 GB | |minHD = 22 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600GT |
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD4600 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD4600 | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
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|recCPU2 = AMD Phenom II X4 | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom II X4 | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800GT |
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD4850 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD4850 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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Team Bloodlust | |
Publishers | |
NCSOFT | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 30, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Genres | MMORPG |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- This game uses the nProtect Game Guard anti-cheating system, which may cause problems.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website |
- All versions require an NC account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Essential improvements
BNS Buddy
- BNS Buddy is a Blade & Soul popular tool that improves the overall performance of the game and allows the players to play the game with ease. It is essential for most players to enjoy the game with good FPS. It also can act as a mod manager for the game. One of the most used mods being the Voice Packs, which allow the players to use the original korean (for example) audio, which isn't officially included in the western version of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BnS\NCWest\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Default fullscreen mode is natively borderless window. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | LEAA (Logical Edge Anti-Aliasing, in-house) and FXAA. 0x000010C1 for forced Anti Aliasing on Drivers, SSGAA supported. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate can be set to be locked up to 120 fps. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
- Keybinding and controller remapping are not allowed prior to logging into a character
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Invert Y-axis option applies only to camera. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Directional movements and mouse button equivalents cannot be changed. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Invert Y-axis option applies only to camera. |
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 | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, ambience, system, dialogue, and background options. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Enabled by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | Stereoscopic. | ||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Blade & Soul. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Anti-cheat | GameGuard, XIGNCODE3 | [citation needed] |
SLI Support
- Nvidia Profile Inspector can used to force SLI-based Supersampling AA.
Modify game profile[citation needed] |
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Notes
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core AMD Athlon 64X2 |
Intel Quad Core AMD Phenom II X4 |
System memory (RAM) | XP: 2 GB Vista, 7: 3 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 22 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600GT AMD Radeon HD4600 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT AMD Radeon HD4850 |