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{{disambig|the remaster|the original release|[[Burnout Paradise]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Burnout Paradise Remastered cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Burnout Paradise Remastered cover.jpg
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 21, 2018}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 21, 2018}}
|steam appid  =  
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|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|5689/burnout-paradise-remastered|79}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|burnout-paradise-remastered|84}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Open world, Racing }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Motorcycle }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Burnout }}
 +
|steam appid  = 1238080
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =
|strategywiki =  
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/burnout/burnout-paradise-remastered
|wikipedia    = Burnout_Paradise#Burnout_Paradise_Remastered
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|hltb        = 1410
 +
|lutris      = burnout-paradise-remastered
 +
|strategywiki = Burnout Paradise
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|mobygames    = 105445
 +
|wikipedia    = Burnout Paradise#Burnout Paradise Remastered
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Burnout}}
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{{Introduction
 +
|introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game co-developed by [[Company:Criterion Games|Criterion Games]] and [[Company:Stellar Entertainment|Stellar Entertainment]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]].
  
'''Key points'''
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|release history = A remaster of ''[[Burnout Paradise]]'', It was released worldwide on August 21, 2018. It included all the previously released DLCs with the exception of the Time Savers Pack DLC.
{{ii}} Remaster of ''[[Burnout Paradise]]''.
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}}
{{++}} Includes all DLC from the original game, including the never-before-released-on-PC 'Cops and Robbers' and 'Big Surf Island' packs.
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{{ii}} Doesn't include the Time Savers Pack DLC
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'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Burnout-Games/bd-p/Burnout Answer HQ for the Burnout series at EA.com]
 +
{{mm}} [https://burnout.fandom.com/wiki/Burnout_Paradise_Remastered Burnout Wiki]
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1238080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Origin | burnout/burnout-paradise-remastered/standard-edition | Origin |  | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | burnout/burnout-paradise-remastered | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/burnout/burnout-paradise-remastered/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1238080 | Steam, Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4363-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | burnout-paradise-remastered-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | burnout-paradise-remastered | Origin | Region Locked in Latin America. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin||Denuvo}}.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Downloadable content (DLC)===
 +
{{++}} Contains all but one DLCs from the original game, including the never-before-released-on-PC '''Cops and Robbers''' and '''Big Surf Island''' DLCs.
 +
{{ii}} The '''Time Savers Pack''' of [[Burnout Paradise]] that unlocked all base vehicles, bikes, and paint schemes was never included or released for Burnout Paradise Remastered.
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-skipvideos</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2018-10|comment=The same method as in the original version of Burnout Paradise.}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}.
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===[https://web.archive.org/web/20201028161154/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351778202315915271/507722201848479756/BPR_SpeedPatch_Extraoptions_Test.7z BPR Speed Patch]===
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[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2058-bpr-speed-patch/ Alternate Download Link]
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{{ii}} Unlocks framerate, adds a fan patch, and enables changing traffic density.
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{{--}} Can cause steering problems at higher frame rates above 60 FPS.<ref name="speedpatch">[https://www.reddit.com/r/Burnout/comments/cr35ve/burnout_paradise_at_120144_hz/ex2vx9v/ Burnout Paradise at 120/144 Hz?]</ref>
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{{ii}} High traffic density is enabled by default, disable by changing <code>EnableExtraOptions</code> to <code>0</code>.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise Remastered\*.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise Remastered\Save\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
|gog galaxy           =  
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|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
|origin               = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
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|origin                   = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = false
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               = unknown
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Image|Burnout Paradise Remastered display.png|Display settings}}
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{{Image|Burnout Paradise Remastered quality.png|Quality settings}}
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{{Image|Burnout Paradise Remastered effects.png|Effects settings}}
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4hTpJ66BGM|title=Burnout Paradise Remastered 21:9 Info|date=October 20, 2018}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = FXAA and up to 8x MSAA
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and up to 8x [[MSAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Anything lower than 60 will cause frame stutter, which is noticeable even on adaptive sync monitors.{{CN|date=March 3, 2019}}
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Game is locked to 60 fps
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS, the Vsync appears to be disabled. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
{{Input settings
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{{Fixbox|description=Unlock framerates above 60Hz|ref name="speedpatch"|fix=
|key remap                = unknown
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{{--}} Can cause steering problems at higher frame rates above 60 FPS.
 +
# Install [[#BPR Speed Patch|BPR Speed Patch]]
 +
# Extract files into the root folder of the game.
 +
# Open <code>scripts\SpeedParadise.ini</code> and change <code>EnableVFrameRate</code> value to <code>1</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
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==Input==
 +
{{Image|Burnout Paradise Remastered controls.png|Controls settings}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
|controller support        = unknown
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Burnout Paradise Remastered audio.png|Audio settings.}}
|separate volume          = unknown
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{{Audio
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume          = true
|surround sound          = unknown
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|separate volume notes    = Sound Effects and Music levels
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound          = hackable
|subtitles                = unknown
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|surround sound notes    = Open <code>{{p|LocalAppData}}\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise Remastered\config.ini</code> and add <code>SpeakerSetup=1</code> under <code>[Sound]</code>.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Burnout-Games/Burnout-Paradise-Remastered-PC-surround-sound/td-p/7009903|title=EA Answer HQ - Burnout Paradise Remastered PC surround sound|date=2018-09-08}}</ref>
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|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = false
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Imperial measurements. British English available with [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ Language Unlocker].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Use [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ Language Unlocker].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Use [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ Language Unlocker].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Use [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ Language Unlocker].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Use [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ Language Unlocker].
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = The Steam version is available in Italian even though it's not listed on the store page.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Thai
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Use [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ Language Unlocker].
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Disable main menu music===
 +
{{ii}} Disables Guns N' Roses' "Paradise City" song at startup.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit game files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2018-10|comment=Deleting the file caused the game to crash after intro videos. The same method as in the original version of Burnout Paradise.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\SOUND\STREAMS\</code>
 +
# Open {{file|GUNS_AND_ROSES.SNS}} with a text editor.
 +
# Clear content and save the file.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Disable the announcer===
 +
{{ii}} Removes the majority of DJ Atomika's (or your regional equivalent) voiceovers from the game.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace files|fix=
 +
Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1203-burnout-paradise-remastered-atomika-disabler/ Burnout Paradise Remastered - Atomika Disabler] and extract the archive to the installation folder, replacing existing files.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Burnout/comments/9s7gha/dj_atomika_disabler_burnout_paradise_remastered_pc/|title=Reddit|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} To restore the original state use Origin's "repair" function for the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Various game crashes===
 +
====During initial startup / When opening pause menu / When finishing a race====
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=The game crashes when trying to access the webcam.|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2260785713</ref>|fix=
 +
# Install [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ BPRmodder]
 +
# Launch it once and install the "Core bugfixes" mod
 +
# Close the installer. Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mf8xB85Squ4IbIEWDLsvkAsShgaILrOO/view this modified file] and replace the existing file in the <code>mods</code> folder in your game directory.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall OBS or uninstall OBS Virtualcam|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZAR1RnvWd8</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set dedicated GPU as default|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/Burnout/comments/gffjoy/burnout_paradise_remastered_pc_keeps_crashing/fqm0ogh/|title=Reddit|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= {{ii}} If you have a laptop, make sure the Nvidia control panel is not automatically switching your GPU to your iGPU.
 +
# Open Nvidia Control Panel.
 +
# Manage 3D settings.
 +
# Choose the program settings tab.
 +
# Pick Burnout Paradise Remastered.
 +
# Choose your preferred graphics card, apply, and then load the game.
 +
}}
 +
 +
====During login when your Windows username contained non-ASCII characters====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ BPR Modder]|ref=|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 +
====While initializing the connection to the server due to a major memory management disaster====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ BPR Modder]|ref=|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 +
====During the "Connecting to Paradise City Servers" Message====
 +
{{ii}} Occurs when user has a friend on the Origin Friends List that has 25+ characters in their name. The game does a scan of the Friends List to see whether or not they are playing the game and, upon coming across this name, will crash.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=If you have a friend on EA Origin that has a username that's longer than 20 characters, unfriend them.|ref={{cn|date=2021-05-28|reason=}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Start the game while Origin is in offline mode|ref={{cn|date=2021-05-28|reason=}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 +
====During the "Loading" or if in Offline Mode (Origin) during the "Pause Menu"====
 +
{{ii}} Occurs if you have Kinect 2* is connected. This either happens during the Loading or during Pause menu if Origin is in Offline mode.
 +
*(Kinect 1 and other Windows Hello webcams require testing)
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable camera access in Windows settings for Desktop Apps under Privacy and Security (Windows 11)|ref={{cn|date=2022-01-03|reason=}}|fix=
 
}}
 
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|shader model notes    =  
 
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =  
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}}
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===b098's BPR Mod Directory===
 +
{{ii}} Quality of life content with certain issues in the game being fixed, as well as an easy traffic toggler (F5 key) for use both offline and online (as the host).
 +
{{ii}} '''Brick Remastered''': A mod menu with utilities such as a portable junkyard, unrestricted car paint choice, a speedometer, changing wheels, and things like sped up Junkyard vehicle selection.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install BPRModder|fix=
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Download [https://bpr.bo98.uk/ BPR Modder] to your game directory, then choose the mods to patch the game with.
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}}
 +
 
 +
===Rotating Map===
 +
{{ii}} Makes the radar rotate accordingly with player's viewpoint. Recommended for players that experiences dizziness with the static radar.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install Rotating Map|fix=
 +
# Install [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Burnout_Paradise_Remastered&action=submit#Bo98.27s_BPR_Mod_Directory b098's BPR Modder tool]
 +
# Download [https://mega.nz/file/IWQyWZAK#9kn2-buGnITDCOllFVSYgly8HIcrSn7-C6Gqq3Lzwwg Rotating Map]
 +
# Move the 'mods' folder to your game directory.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
{{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7, 8, 10
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|minOS    = 7, 8.1
|minCPU  = Intel i3-2120 3.3 GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-2120 3.3 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 450
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5750
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5750
 +
|minDX    = 11
  
|recOS    =  
+
|recOS    = 10
|recCPU  =  
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3570K
|recRAM  =  
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
 +
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  =  
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R7 265
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 17:42, 24 January 2024

This page is for the remaster. For the original release, see Burnout Paradise.

Burnout Paradise Remastered
Burnout Paradise Remastered cover
Developers
Criterion Games[1]
Stellar Entertainment[1]
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows August 21, 2018
Reception
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 84
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Open world, Racing
Vehicles Automobile, Motorcycle
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Burnout
Burnout Paradise Remastered on HowLongToBeat
Burnout Paradise Remastered on IGDB
Burnout Paradise Remastered guide on StrategyWiki
Burnout Paradise Remastered on MobyGames
Burnout Paradise Remastered on Wikipedia
Burnout
Burnout Paradise 2009
Burnout Paradise Remastered 2018

Burnout Paradise Remastered is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game co-developed by Criterion Games and Stellar Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.

A remaster of Burnout Paradise, It was released worldwide on August 21, 2018. It included all the previously released DLCs with the exception of the Time Savers Pack DLC.

General information

Answer HQ for the Burnout series at EA.com
Burnout Wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
Included with EA Play.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Origin
Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
Region Locked in Latin America.
Windows
All versions require Origin and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

Downloadable content (DLC)

Contains all but one DLCs from the original game, including the never-before-released-on-PC Cops and Robbers and Big Surf Island DLCs.
The Time Savers Pack of Burnout Paradise that unlocked all base vehicles, bikes, and paint schemes was never included or released for Burnout Paradise Remastered.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -skipvideos command line argument[2]

BPR Speed Patch

Alternate Download Link

Unlocks framerate, adds a fan patch, and enables changing traffic density.
Can cause steering problems at higher frame rates above 60 FPS.[3]
High traffic density is enabled by default, disable by changing EnableExtraOptions to 0.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise Remastered\*.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238080/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise Remastered\Save\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238080/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Display settings
Display settings
Quality settings
Quality settings
Effects settings
Effects settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
[4]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA and up to 8x MSAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
Anything lower than 60 will cause frame stutter, which is noticeable even on adaptive sync monitors.[citation needed]
120+ FPS
Capped at 60 FPS, the Vsync appears to be disabled. See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

High frame rate

Unlock framerates above 60Hz
Can cause steering problems at higher frame rates above 60 FPS.
  1. Install BPR Speed Patch
  2. Extract files into the root folder of the game.
  3. Open scripts\SpeedParadise.ini and change EnableVFrameRate value to 1.

Input

Controls settings
Controls settings

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound Effects and Music levels
Surround sound
Open %LOCALAPPDATA%\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise Remastered\config.ini and add SpeakerSetup=1 under [Sound].[5]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Imperial measurements. British English available with Language Unlocker.
Simplified Chinese
Use Language Unlocker.
Czech
Use Language Unlocker.
Traditional Chinese
Use Language Unlocker.
French
German
Hungarian
Use Language Unlocker.
Italian
The Steam version is available in Italian even though it's not listed on the store page.
Japanese
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Thai
Use Language Unlocker.

Disable main menu music

Disables Guns N' Roses' "Paradise City" song at startup.
Edit game files[6]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\SOUND\STREAMS\
  2. Open GUNS_AND_ROSES.SNS with a text editor.
  3. Clear content and save the file.

Disable the announcer

Removes the majority of DJ Atomika's (or your regional equivalent) voiceovers from the game.
Replace files

Download Burnout Paradise Remastered - Atomika Disabler and extract the archive to the installation folder, replacing existing files.[7]

To restore the original state use Origin's "repair" function for the game.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Versus
LAN play
Online play
8
Asynchronous multiplayer

Issues fixed

Various game crashes

During initial startup / When opening pause menu / When finishing a race

The game crashes when trying to access the webcam.[8]
  1. Install BPRmodder
  2. Launch it once and install the "Core bugfixes" mod
  3. Close the installer. Download this modified file and replace the existing file in the mods folder in your game directory.
Uninstall OBS or uninstall OBS Virtualcam[9]
Set dedicated GPU as default[10]
If you have a laptop, make sure the Nvidia control panel is not automatically switching your GPU to your iGPU.
  1. Open Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Manage 3D settings.
  3. Choose the program settings tab.
  4. Pick Burnout Paradise Remastered.
  5. Choose your preferred graphics card, apply, and then load the game.

During login when your Windows username contained non-ASCII characters

Use BPR Modder

While initializing the connection to the server due to a major memory management disaster

Use BPR Modder

During the "Connecting to Paradise City Servers" Message

Occurs when user has a friend on the Origin Friends List that has 25+ characters in their name. The game does a scan of the Friends List to see whether or not they are playing the game and, upon coming across this name, will crash.
If you have a friend on EA Origin that has a username that's longer than 20 characters, unfriend them.[citation needed]
Start the game while Origin is in offline mode[citation needed]

During the "Loading" or if in Offline Mode (Origin) during the "Pause Menu"

Occurs if you have Kinect 2* is connected. This either happens during the Loading or during Pause menu if Origin is in Offline mode.
  • (Kinect 1 and other Windows Hello webcams require testing)
Disable camera access in Windows settings for Desktop Apps under Privacy and Security (Windows 11)[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

b098's BPR Mod Directory

Quality of life content with certain issues in the game being fixed, as well as an easy traffic toggler (F5 key) for use both offline and online (as the host).
Brick Remastered: A mod menu with utilities such as a portable junkyard, unrestricted car paint choice, a speedometer, changing wheels, and things like sped up Junkyard vehicle selection.
Install BPRModder

Download BPR Modder to your game directory, then choose the mods to patch the game with.

Rotating Map

Makes the radar rotate accordingly with player's viewpoint. Recommended for players that experiences dizziness with the static radar.
Install Rotating Map
  1. Install b098's BPR Modder tool
  2. Download Rotating Map
  3. Move the 'mods' folder to your game directory.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-2120 3.3 GHz
AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
ATI Radeon HD 5750
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1238080/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1238080) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Burnout Paradise Remastered hits consoles in March (update) - Polygon - last accessed on 2018-02-20
    "Burnout Paradise Remastered is being developed by Criterion in collaboration with Guildford, U.K.-based Stellar Entertainment Software."
  2. Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2018-10
    The same method as in the original version of Burnout Paradise.
  3. Burnout Paradise at 120/144 Hz?
  4. Burnout Paradise Remastered 21:9 Info - last accessed on October 20, 2018
  5. EA Answer HQ - Burnout Paradise Remastered PC surround sound - last accessed on 2018-09-08
  6. Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2018-10
    Deleting the file caused the game to crash after intro videos. The same method as in the original version of Burnout Paradise.
  7. Reddit - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  8. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2260785713
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZAR1RnvWd8
  10. Reddit - last accessed on 26 May 2023