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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 14, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 14, 2010}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling, Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda }} | ||
|steam appid = 92300 | |steam appid = 92300 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | ||hltb = | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
| + | |mobygames = ares-extinction-agenda | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda | |wikipedia = A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Disambig|original 2010 version|the 2014 remake|[[A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX]]}} |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | ares-extinction-agenda | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 92300 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 92300 | DRM-free | A warning message will appear about Steam API not being initialised properly when launching the game, but it will continue to play afterwards.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=December 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=December 22, 2018}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Owning this game on Steam also unlock an special drone players can use in [[A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Steam version has exclusive suits, two of which can be accessed by pressing {{key|Ctrl|T}} or Left Stick and Right Stick buttons together, and the Berzerker Suit as DLC. | ||
| + | {{--}} The GamersGate version is behind on updates; The Steam version is currently v1.4.2 while the GamersGate version is v1.1.13. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = Alternate skin with gameplay changes, digital soundtrack. | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Berzerker Suit | Give access to the Berzerker Suit. | Windows }} |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} All DLCs are only available on [[Steam]]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES\config.ini}} |
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/92300/}} | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/92300/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES\Profile\*.plf}} |
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/92300/}} | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/92300/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = Stores up to 100 MB of game save online (maximum of 1,000 save files). | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ares-extinction-agenda/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 3840x2160 cannot be selected in-game; edit {{file|config.ini}} for 4K resolution.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-11-13|comment=The highest resolution for the game on a 4K display appears to only go up to 2560x1600 prior to editing the config.ini file manually.}}</ref> |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Run the game at your display's native resolution and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].<ref name="Borderless fullscreen">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-05-13|comment=}}</ref> |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda - input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda - input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = Fully rebindable. | |controller remap notes = Fully rebindable. | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Xbox 360 variant. |
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = false |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = unknown | |other controllers = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Music | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sounds |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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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 = Game does not pause when out of focus.<ref name="Borderless fullscreen">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-05-13|comment=}}</ref> |
|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 = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Portuguese | |language = Portuguese | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/a-r-e-s-extinction-agenda/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |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 notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |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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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |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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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Extend Studio | |
| Publishers | |
| Origo Games | |
| Engines | |
| XNA | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 14, 2010 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Platform |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda |
 |
|
| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda | |
|---|---|
| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda | 2010 |
| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX | 2014 |
This page is for original 2010 version. For the 2014 remake, see A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | |
|
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| Steam | |
A warning message will appear about Steam API not being initialised properly when launching the game, but it will continue to play afterwards.[1][2] | |
- Owning this game on Steam also unlock an special drone players can use in A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX.
Version differences
- The Steam version has exclusive suits, two of which can be accessed by pressing Ctrl+T or Left Stick and Right Stick buttons together, and the Berzerker Suit as DLC.
- The GamersGate version is behind on updates; The Steam version is currently v1.4.2 while the GamersGate version is v1.1.13.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Alternate skin with gameplay changes, digital soundtrack. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Berzerker Suit | Give access to the Berzerker Suit. | |
- All DLCs are only available on Steam.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARES\config.ini |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/92300/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/92300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARES\Profile\*.plf |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/92300/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/92300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | Stores up to 100 MB of game save online (maximum of 1,000 save files). |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | 3840x2160 cannot be selected in-game; edit config.ini for 4K resolution.[3] |
||
| Field of view (FOV) | 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run the game at your display's native resolution and use Borderless Gaming.[4] | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Fully rebindable. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Xbox 360 variant. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sounds | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Game does not pause when out of focus.[4] | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon x2 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista, 7) | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 ATI Radeon HD 2400 DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
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>/92300/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (92300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on December 22, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on December 22, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-11-13
- The highest resolution for the game on a 4K display appears to only go up to 2560x1600 prior to editing the config.ini file manually.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-05-13