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{{ii}} The GOTY edition of the game does not need any patches, version 1.0 (as shown in the title screen) already has all the fixes. | {{ii}} The GOTY edition of the game does not need any patches, version 1.0 (as shown in the title screen) already has all the fixes. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Batman Arkham Asylum - Rigid Bodies Patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Download [http://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/patches/Patch-for-GeForce-400-to-700-Series-GPUs-Batman-Arkham-Asylum.zip Rigid Bodies patch] | # Download [http://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/patches/Patch-for-GeForce-400-to-700-Series-GPUs-Batman-Arkham-Asylum.zip Rigid Bodies patch] | ||
# Drop <code>cudart32_60.dll</code> and <code>RRB.dll</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code> (overwrite when asked) | # Drop <code>cudart32_60.dll</code> and <code>RRB.dll</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code> (overwrite when asked) | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\BmGame\Movies\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\BmGame\Movies\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>baa_logo_run_v5_h264.bik</code> | # Delete or rename <code>baa_logo_run_v5_h264.bik</code> | ||
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{{Image|Batman Arkham Asylum GFWL before.jpg|Save before editing}} | {{Image|Batman Arkham Asylum GFWL before.jpg|Save before editing}} | ||
{{Image|Batman Arkham Asylum GFWL after.jpg|Modified save}} | {{Image|Batman Arkham Asylum GFWL after.jpg|Modified save}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Prepare to replace saves|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Start the game | # Start the game | ||
# Accordingly to the name of your GFWL saves, make sure the corresponding slot is also occupied in-game | # Accordingly to the name of your GFWL saves, make sure the corresponding slot is also occupied in-game | ||
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# Delete <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\35140\remotecache.vdf</code> | # Delete <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\35140\remotecache.vdf</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://steamcommunity.com/app/35140/discussions/0/792924412084641813/ GFWL-stripper]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove old GFWL file header|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/200260/discussions/0/810938810549705289/ [How to!] Use old GFWL savegame in Steamwork version :: Batman: Arkham City GOTY General Discussions]</ref>|fix= | |
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# Go to GFWL [[#Game data|save game data location]]. | # Go to GFWL [[#Game data|save game data location]]. | ||
# Open your desired <code>save''#''.sgd</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open your desired <code>save''#''.sgd</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
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{{ii}} Default field of view is somewhere between 86 and 86.5. | {{ii}} Default field of view is somewhere between 86 and 86.5. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit BMInput.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open <code>UserInput.ini</code> | # Open <code>UserInput.ini</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open <code>UserEngine.ini</code>. | # Open <code>UserEngine.ini</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change frame rate smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>BmEngine.ini</code>. | # Open <code>BmEngine.ini</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change Mouse sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open <code>BmInput.ini</code>. | # Open <code>BmInput.ini</code>. | ||
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===Disable Mouse Smoothing=== | ===Disable Mouse Smoothing=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Mouse Smoothing|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open <code>BmInput.ini</code>. | # Open <code>BmInput.ini</code>. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===QA_APPROVED_BUILD_OCTOBER_2008 ''whatever'' error just after title screen=== | ===QA_APPROVED_BUILD_OCTOBER_2008 ''whatever'' error just after title screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Trigger Steam Cloud sync conflict|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Make sure Steam Cloud sync is [[Steam#Toggle Steam Cloud sync|enabled]] | # Make sure Steam Cloud sync is [[Steam#Toggle Steam Cloud sync|enabled]] | ||
# Start the game | # Start the game | ||
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===Microsoft.NET Framework error=== | ===Microsoft.NET Framework error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall and re-install [[Microsoft Windows#.NET Framework|.NET Framework]] 4|ref={{cn|not completely sure if version 2, 4 or both}}}} |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150419080532/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1695344#post20235482 Oh god. Help. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | |
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# Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | # Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software]. | ||
# Copy all of the files from <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common\</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code> | # Copy all of the files from <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common\</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code> | ||
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{{ii}} Sometimes the only thing you can do in-game is pan the camera; the keyboard will not work at all. | {{ii}} Sometimes the only thing you can do in-game is pan the camera; the keyboard will not work at all. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete your config files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Delete the whole {{code|config}} folder. | # Delete the whole {{code|config}} folder. | ||
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===Game crashes when leaving the Morgue=== | ===Game crashes when leaving the Morgue=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable PhysX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Save and exit the game. | # Save and exit the game. | ||
# Turn off PhysX in the launcher. | # Turn off PhysX in the launcher. | ||
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# After the next checkpoint you can restore your previous settings. | # After the next checkpoint you can restore your previous settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set lowest resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Set resolution to 640x480 in the launcher. | # Set resolution to 640x480 in the launcher. | ||
# Start the game. | # Start the game. | ||
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{{ii}} When trying to start the game from the launcher you get an error message that reads: "Failed to initialise NVIDIA PhysX. Please install the latest NVIDIA PhysX system software." | {{ii}} When trying to start the game from the launcher you get an error message that reads: "Failed to initialise NVIDIA PhysX. Please install the latest NVIDIA PhysX system software." | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the version of PhysX that is included within the game's redist folder|ref={{CN|is this still actual? New PhysX versions explicitly say they support 2.8.1|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# If you already have a version of PhysX installed on your computer, uninstall it or the installation of the older version of PhysX that this game needs will fail. | # If you already have a version of PhysX installed on your computer, uninstall it or the installation of the older version of PhysX that this game needs will fail. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY\redist\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY\redist\</code> | ||
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{{ii}} After clicking "Play" in the launch menu, the launcher closes and Steam says you are in-game, and the process "ShippingPC-BmGame.exe" is running, but the game doesn't actually launch. | {{ii}} After clicking "Play" in the launch menu, the launcher closes and Steam says you are in-game, and the process "ShippingPC-BmGame.exe" is running, but the game doesn't actually launch. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete your config files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Delete the whole {{code|config}} folder. | # Delete the whole {{code|config}} folder. | ||
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{{ii}} Effects such as cloth physics (other than Batman's cape), smoke, and small objects such as papers and leaves are not active despite PhysX being enabled. | {{ii}} Effects such as cloth physics (other than Batman's cape), smoke, and small objects such as papers and leaves are not active despite PhysX being enabled. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html PhysX System Software]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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{{ii}} You need to acquire the DLC files from the OS X version of the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160719053218/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2282715 You CAN play as the Joker on PC! - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> The files are also available for [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/511-batman-arkham-asylum-goty-steam-dlc-from-ps3/ download directly from PCGamingWiki]. | {{ii}} You need to acquire the DLC files from the OS X version of the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160719053218/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2282715 You CAN play as the Joker on PC! - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> The files are also available for [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/511-batman-arkham-asylum-goty-steam-dlc-from-ps3/ download directly from PCGamingWiki]. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use xdelta patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Extract the DLC files into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # Extract the DLC files into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
# [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/626-batman-arkham-asylum-ps3-dlc-executable-patcher/ Extract these patch files] into new folder. | # [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/626-batman-arkham-asylum-ps3-dlc-executable-patcher/ Extract these patch files] into new folder. | ||
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{{ii}} For more information, see [[Xdelta]]. | {{ii}} For more information, see [[Xdelta]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually hex edit executable|ref=<ref>[http://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=57983&start=165#p872949 Batman Arkham Asylum • CS.RIN.RU - Steam Underground Community]</ref>|fix= |
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# Extract the DLC files into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # Extract the DLC files into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\ShippingPC-BmGame.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD] | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\ShippingPC-BmGame.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD] |
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Developers | |
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Rocksteady Studios | |
Publishers | |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 15, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | November 19, 2011 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Batman: Arkham | |
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Subseries of Batman | |
Batman: Arkham Asylum | 2009 |
Batman: Arkham City | 2011 |
Batman: Arkham Origins | 2013 |
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Deluxe Edition | 2014 |
Batman: Arkham Knight | 2015 |
Batman: Arkham VR | 2017 |
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League | 2024 |
Key points
- Play as the Joker and Prey in the Darkness DLCs have been ported to the OS X GOTY version.[1] The Windows version still requires manually downloading the files and patching the game's executable.
- Steam version DRM switched from Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM to Steam.[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Other DRM: SecuROM DRM | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Origin | ||||
Origin | ||||
Steam |
- A demo is available here
- All non-Steam Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[2]
- The non-Steam OS X version uses Feral Interactive's DRM which requires online activation on their website.
- The Steam versions are all GOTY versions.
- The non-GOTY version upgrades to GOTY when activated on Steam.[2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- The normal version of Arkham Asylum is currently at version 1.1. It is highly recommended to update to the latest version.
- The GOTY edition of the game does not need any patches, version 1.0 (as shown in the title screen) already has all the fixes.
Batman Arkham Asylum - Rigid Bodies Patch[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro movies[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Texture Pack
- Updates many low resolution textures
- Texture pack can take a while to load
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/35140/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/35140/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The save subfolder is named with a long string of letters and numbers.
- For non-goty version, path for both configuration files and save data start with
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Eidos\Batman Arkham Asylum\
instead.
GFWL save files compatible with Steamworks version
Prepare to replace saves[citation needed] |
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Use GFWL-stripper[citation needed] |
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Remove old GFWL file header[3] |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- Video settings can only be changed in the launcher
Field of view (FOV)
- Default field of view is somewhere between 86 and 86.5.
Edit BMInput.ini[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anisotropic filtering (AF)[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Change frame rate smoothing[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Mouse sensitivity
Change Mouse sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Disable Mouse Smoothing
Disable Mouse Smoothing[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Turkish
- A Turkish fan patch is available here. For non-GOTY edition users, note that it requires the game updated to at least 1.1.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | Issues with glass effects; to fix use Helix Mod: Batman Arkham Asylum. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Issues unresolved
- Saved game selection screen in Steam GOTY version always queries and prioritizes Cloud synchronized files regardless of Steam settings. If it is indeed disabled or savegames have been externally altered (e.g. GFWL saves conversion), this may create conflicts that lead to general protection faults[4]
- Deleting savegames in Steam GOTY version will still refer to the old GFWL saves path. Together with the previous bug this imply you can only delete them manually while the game is running and Steam Cloud is enabled
Issues fixed
QA_APPROVED_BUILD_OCTOBER_2008 whatever error just after title screen
Trigger Steam Cloud sync conflict[citation needed] |
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Microsoft.NET Framework error
Uninstall and re-install .NET Framework 4[citation needed] |
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Instructions[5] |
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Keyboard not working
- Sometimes the only thing you can do in-game is pan the camera; the keyboard will not work at all.
Delete your config files[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game crashes when leaving the Morgue
Disable PhysX[citation needed] |
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Set lowest resolution[citation needed] |
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Failed to initialise NVIDIA PhysX error
- When trying to start the game from the launcher you get an error message that reads: "Failed to initialise NVIDIA PhysX. Please install the latest NVIDIA PhysX system software."
Install the version of PhysX that is included within the game's redist folder[citation needed] |
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Game doesn't launch after clicking "Play", no error
- After clicking "Play" in the launch menu, the launcher closes and Steam says you are in-game, and the process "ShippingPC-BmGame.exe" is running, but the game doesn't actually launch.
Delete your config files[citation needed] |
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Notes
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PhysX effects are not present in game despite setting being on "normal" or "high"
- Effects such as cloth physics (other than Batman's cape), smoke, and small objects such as papers and leaves are not active despite PhysX being enabled.
Install latest PhysX System Software[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | 2.8.1 |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9i |
Ex-exclusive PS3 DLCs
- This only works with Steam GOTY version of the game.
- You need to acquire the DLC files from the OS X version of the game.[6] The files are also available for download directly from PCGamingWiki.
Use xdelta patch[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Manually hex edit executable[7] |
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Font Mod
- Replaces game fonts with more orthodox Franklin Gothic Demi Cond
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista/7) |
2 GB (XP) 3 GB (Vista/7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1300 Nvidia GeForce 6600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 512 MB of VRAM 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>/35140/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (35140) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Batman Arkham City GOTY mac edition? :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Important Batman Arkham Announcement - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Batman: Arkham City GOTY
- ↑ [How to!] Use old GFWL savegame in Steamwork version :: Batman: Arkham City GOTY General Discussions
- ↑ Batman AA GOTY refuses to launch ported over from GFWL :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Oh god. Help. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ You CAN play as the Joker on PC! - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Batman Arkham Asylum • CS.RIN.RU - Steam Underground Community
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