Difference between revisions of "Life Is Strange: Before the Storm"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | ||
− | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See 'Essential Improvements'] | + | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] |
}} | }} | ||
===Disable chromatic aberration=== | ===Disable chromatic aberration=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable chromatic aberration|ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable chromatic aberration|ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | ||
− | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See 'Essential Improvements'] | + | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] |
}} | }} | ||
===Disable depth of field=== | ===Disable depth of field=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | ||
− | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See 'Essential Improvements'] | + | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] |
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{{Fixbox|description=Force resolution|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force resolution|fix= | ||
# Run the Windows <code>Registry Editor</code> ('regedit') | # Run the Windows <code>Registry Editor</code> ('regedit') | ||
− | # Navigate to {{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Square Enix\Life is Strange: Before the Storm\ | + | # Navigate to {{code|{{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Square Enix\Life is Strange: Before the Storm\}} |
# Double-click {{code|Screenmanager Resolution Width_h182942802}} > Change 'Base' to "Decimal" > Change 'Value Data' to {{code|##}} (ex. "3840" for 4K) > Click 'OK' | # Double-click {{code|Screenmanager Resolution Width_h182942802}} > Change 'Base' to "Decimal" > Change 'Value Data' to {{code|##}} (ex. "3840" for 4K) > Click 'OK' | ||
# Double-click {{code|Screenmanager Resolution Height_h2627697771}} > Change 'Base' to "Decimal" > Change 'Value Data' to {{code|##}} (ex. "2160" for 4K) > Click 'OK' | # Double-click {{code|Screenmanager Resolution Height_h2627697771}} > Change 'Base' to "Decimal" > Change 'Value Data' to {{code|##}} (ex. "2160" for 4K) > Click 'OK' | ||
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# Right-click 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' > Properties | # Right-click 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' > Properties | ||
# Click 'Set Launch Options' > Add "'''-window-mode exclusive -screen-width {{code|##}} -screen-height {{code|##}}'''" (ex. "3840" and "2160" for 4K) > OK | # Click 'Set Launch Options' > Add "'''-window-mode exclusive -screen-width {{code|##}} -screen-height {{code|##}}'''" (ex. "3840" and "2160" for 4K) > OK | ||
− | # Run the game. | + | # Run the game. See important notes below. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{ii}} Fixes DSR/VSR (Dynamic Super Resolution / Virtual Super Resolution.) | {{ii}} Fixes DSR/VSR (Dynamic Super Resolution / Virtual Super Resolution.) | ||
{{ii}} Before using a DSR/VSR resolution, ensure you have it enabled in your video card's control panel. | {{ii}} Before using a DSR/VSR resolution, ensure you have it enabled in your video card's control panel. | ||
− | {{--}} [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Higher_frame_rate_.2F_Screen_tearing_fix Screen tearing fix]. Screen tearing may need to be fixed when forcing resolution, even when the FPS counter shows a proper value. | + | {{--}} [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Higher_frame_rate_.2F_Screen_tearing_fix '''Screen tearing fix''']. Screen tearing may need to be fixed when forcing resolution, even when the FPS counter shows a proper value. |
{{--}} Game reverts to the maximum current desktop resolution if not forced per above steps. While higher resolutions are selectable in-game and appear to apply, the resolution will not change (note that overlays like FPS counters and the Steam overlay will remain the same size.) Re-visiting the in-game video settings will show the selected resolution reverted to the current desktop resolution. | {{--}} Game reverts to the maximum current desktop resolution if not forced per above steps. While higher resolutions are selectable in-game and appear to apply, the resolution will not change (note that overlays like FPS counters and the Steam overlay will remain the same size.) Re-visiting the in-game video settings will show the selected resolution reverted to the current desktop resolution. | ||
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Revision as of 05:28, 28 April 2019
Developers | |
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Deck Nine Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive[1] |
Linux | Feral Interactive[1] |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Engines | |
Unity 5[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 31, 2017 |
macOS (OS X) | September 13, 2018[1] |
Linux | September 13, 2018[1] |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Deluxe Edition, limited run. | |||
Developer website | Deluxe Edition | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Deluxe Upgrade | ||
Classic Chloe Outfit Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos and/or Disable chromatic aberration and/or Disable depth of field
Instructions[6] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Square Enix\Life is Strange: Before the Storm\ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Square Enix\Life is Strange_ Before the Storm\Saves\<user-id>\Preferences\PrefData.Save |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
- Config file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Square Enix\Life is Strange_ Before the Storm\Saves\<user-id>\SLOT_## \*.Save |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME\.config\unity3d\Feral Interactive\Life is Strange Before the Storm\Saves\<user-id>\SLOT_## \*.Save |
- Save files are encrypted.[7]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
16:10 resolution without black bars
Configure your driver settings |
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[6] |
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Disable chromatic aberration
Disable chromatic aberration[6] |
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Disable depth of field
Disable depth of field[6] |
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Exclusive fullscreen
Command Line |
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SMAA
SMAA Anti-Aliasing with SweetFX |
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Higher frame rate / Screen tearing fix
Higher frame rate / Screen tearing fix |
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Notes
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Force resolution / Fix DSR and VSR
Force resolution |
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Notes
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Issues unresolved
Stuttering
Enable 60 FPS Cap |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Steam DLC available from Japan; Released on June 7, 2018.[8] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by Tolma4 Team. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Life is Strange: Before the Storm. |
Devices | |||
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Tobii Eye Tracking |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Criware | |
Cutscenes | Criware |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz AMD Phenom X4 945 3.0 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 14 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon R7 250 Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 DirectX 11 compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.13.5 | 10.13.6 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 28 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 650M AMD Radeon R9 M290 Intel Iris 5100 1 GB of VRAM |
- This game is not currently supported on volumes formatted as Case-sensitive.
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 18.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4130T 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7-4770 3.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 28 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 AMD Radeon R9 270 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 470 4 GB of VRAM |
- AMD GPUs require Mesa driver 18.1.6, Nvidia cards require driver 396.54 or better.
- Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release.
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 On September 13th, Life is Strange: Before the Storm arrives on macOS and Linux - last accessed on 2018-09-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2017-08-31
- ↑ LIFE IS STRANGE : BEFORE THE STORM EULA - last accessed on 2017-09-04
- ↑ Life is Strange: Before the Storm episode two is out now, without its Denuvo protection | PCGamesN
- ↑ THEY REMOVED DENUVO!! :: Life is Strange: Before the Storm General Discussions
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Game Tweaking - Life is Strange Before the Storm
- ↑ There are third party save editing tools available.
- ↑ Square Enix's Japanese game site