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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios other than 16:9 are letterboxed. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-lost-world/en WSGF entry] for information on removing the borders for different aspect ratios.
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|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Anamorphic}} 16:9. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1449-sonic-lost-world-aspect-ratio-support/ this plugin] with [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/ Flawless Widescreen].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-lost-world/en WSGF entry].
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|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Anamorphic}} 16:9. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1449-sonic-lost-world-aspect-ratio-support/ this plugin] with [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/ Flawless Widescreen].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-lost-world/en WSGF entry].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Anamorphic}} 16:9. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1449-sonic-lost-world-aspect-ratio-support/ this plugin] with [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/ Flawless Widescreen].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1449-sonic-lost-world-aspect-ratio-support/ this plugin] with [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/ Flawless Widescreen].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only).
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only).
|vsync                      = false
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|vsync                      = always on
|vsync notes                = Forced on
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change FOV with Cheat Engine|ref={{CN|date=May 2017}}|fix=
 
# Download and install [http://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine].
 
# Download the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-lost-world/en WSGF attachment] ''(SLW Widescreen Fix CE Table)'' or Brandondorf9999's fixed exe (which also has the CE Table included).
 
# Open <code>slw.CT</code> in Cheat Engine and attach the process <code>slw.exe</code>.
 
# Press {{key|Shift|0}}/{{key|Shift|9}} to adjust FOV. To reset the FOV, press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|0}}. If you're using the CE table, Press {{key|Shift|P}} to enable the fix.
 
}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Hex edit exe files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Download Brandondorf9999's fixed exe from the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-lost-world/en WSGF attachment].
 
# Open <code>slw.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
 
# Go to offset <code>0x1333EA</code>.
 
# Replace bytes <code>00 00 80 3F</code> with bytes representing your float value multiplier (default multiplier is 1). Remember to invert the byte order to Little Endian.
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Use this online [http://gregstoll.dyndns.org/~gregstoll/floattohex/ float to hex converter].
 
{{--}} Altering fov using the exe edit can de-stabilize the camera in some parts of a 2.5D stage view, but it may work properly for 3D.
 
}}
 
 
===HUD===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install a mod|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Jeun9VjCM</ref>|fix=
 
Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/927-sonic-lost-world-minimal-hud/ minimal HUD mod] and a mod manager ([https://github.com/Radfordhound/SLW-Mod-Loader/releases Sonic Lost World Mod Loader] or [https://forums.sonicretro.org/?showtopic=26974 SonicGMI]).
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Disables some "redundant" HUD elements, some of which are persistent.
 
{{--}} The current version removes the item suitcase selection circle, but there are only five icons placed vertically.
 
 
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===Minimal HUD===
 
===Minimal HUD===
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/927-sonic-lost-world-minimal-hud/ Sonic Lost World - Minimal HUD Mod]|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Jeun9VjCM Sonic Lost World - Minimal HUD Mod - YouTube]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/927-sonic-lost-world-minimal-hud/ Sonic Lost World - Minimal HUD Mod] and a mod manager ([https://github.com/Radfordhound/SLW-Mod-Loader/releases Sonic Lost World Mod Loader] or [https://forums.sonicretro.org/?showtopic=26974 SonicGMI])|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Jeun9VjCM Sonic Lost World - Minimal HUD Mod - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} Disables some "redundant" HUD elements, some of which are persistent.
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{{--}} The current version removes the item suitcase selection circle, but there are only five icons placed vertically.
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}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 04:21, 30 October 2019

Sonic Lost World
Sonic Lost World cover
Developers
Sonic Team
Publishers
Sega
Engines
Hedgehog Engine
Release dates
Windows November 2, 2015
Sonic Lost World guide on StrategyWiki
Sonic Lost World on Wikipedia
Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series)
Sonic CD 1995
Sonic's Schoolhouse 1996
Sonic 3D Blast (series)
Sonic & Knuckles Collection 1997
Sonic R (series)
Sonic Adventure (series)
Sonic Heroes 2004
Sonic Mega Collection Plus 2006
Sonic Riders 2006
Sonic Racing (series)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2010
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 2010
Sonic Spinball 2010
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2011
Sonic 3 & Knuckles 2011
Sonic Generations 2011
Sonic CD (2012) 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II 2012
Sonic Dash 2014
Sonic Lost World 2015
Sonic Mania 2017
Sonic Forces 2017
Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) 2021
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) 2021
Sonic Colors: Ultimate 2021
Sonic Origins 2022
Sonic Frontiers 2022
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog 2023
Sonic Superstars 2023
Sonic Dream Team 2023
Sonic X Shadow Generations 2024

General information

Sonic News Network - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe
Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog.
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Yoshi's Island Zone and The Legend of Zelda Zone are exclusive to the Wii U, and not available for the PC version.
Name Notes
NiGHTMARE Zone Included with the base game installation.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\SEGA\SLW\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/329440/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\<user-id>.sdat[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/329440/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

General settings.
General settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Lacks the option to choose different language for audio and text present in original Wii U version.[1]
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
Castilian.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Sonic Lost World.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio CRI ADX2
Cutscenes CRI Movie

Minimal HUD

Use Sonic Lost World - Minimal HUD Mod and a mod manager (Sonic Lost World Mod Loader or SonicGMI)[2]
Disables some "redundant" HUD elements, some of which are persistent.
The current version removes the item suitcase selection circle, but there are only five icons placed vertically.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 2900
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Windows XP does work, but is not officially supported

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  2. 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).

References