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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Earth Defense Force 4.1 Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Earth Defense Force 4.1 Cover.jpg
 +
|title        = Earth Defense Force 4.1:<br>The Shadow of New Despair
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sandlot}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sandlot}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 18, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 18, 2016}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Robot }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Earth Defense Force }}
 
|steam appid  = 410320
 
|steam appid  = 410320
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
−
|strategywiki =  
+
|strategywiki = Earth Defense Force 2025
 +
|mobygames    = earth-defense-force-41-the-shadow-of-new-despair
 
|wikipedia    = Earth Defense Force 2025
 
|wikipedia    = Earth Defense Force 2025
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Earth Defense Force}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | earth-defense-force-41-the-shadow-of-new-despair | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 410320 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 410320 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\EDF4.1\SAVE_DATA}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\EDF4.1\SAVE_DATA}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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           =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|gog galaxy               =  
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|EDF Display settings.png|Display settings.}}
 
{{Image|EDF Display settings.png|Display settings.}}
 
{{Image|EDF Video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|EDF Video settings.png|Video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Native anamorphic support; see the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en WSGF entry].
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Native anamorphic support; see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en WSGF entry].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en WSGF entry].
+
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en WSGF entry].
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-defense-force-41-shadow-new-despair/en WSGF entry].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = true
+
|antialiasing              = limited
−
|antialiasing notes        = Currently broken. Only works on UI and in main menu.<ref>http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/179024</ref>
+
|antialiasing notes        = Broken; only works on UI and in main menu.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/179024|title=screenshotcomparison.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>
−
|vsync                      = hackable
+
|vsync                      = always on
−
|vsync notes                = Uses adaptive Vsync. No option to toggle on/off. Can be forced off or regular Vsync forced on through drivers.
+
|vsync notes                = Uses adaptive Vsync. No option to toggle on/off.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|EDF Key mapping.PNG|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|EDF Key mapping.PNG|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          = Arrow keys are currently not remappable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/0/359543951704896868/#c359543951705191085|title=Official pinned thread for FAQ/common issues :: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair General Discussions|date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
+
|key remap notes          = Arrow keys are bound to emotes and are not remappable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/0/359543951704896868/#c359543951705191085|title=Official pinned thread for FAQ/common issues :: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair General Discussions|date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  =  
+
|controller support notes  = Does not natively support DualShock 4.
−
|full controller          = false
+
|full controller          = true
−
|full controller notes    = Does not natively support Dualshock 4.
+
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = false
 
|simultaneous input        = false
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|steam input api          = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|EDF Language settings.png|Language settings.}}
 
{{Image|EDF Language settings.png|Language settings.}}
 
{{Image|EDF Sound.PNG|Sound settings.}}
 
{{Image|EDF Sound.PNG|Sound settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
 
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
 +
{{ii}} Frame rate is still capped to 60 FPS with this fix.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
+
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better.
−
# Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better.
 
 
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
 
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
−
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\dxgi.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\EDF41.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used.
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# Open <code>{{p|game}}\dxgi.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\EDF41.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used.
 
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Windows 10 mouse issues===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify compatibility settings<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/410320/discussions/0/2592234299532510692/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Find the game executable <code>EDF41.exe</code> (open the game folder from Steam library: right click > properties > local files > browse local files).
 +
#Right click > properties
 +
#Compatibility tab > change high DPI settings > high DPI scaling override > enable "Override high DPI scaling behavior" > select "Application" in "Scaling performed by".
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
−
{{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|recVRAM  =  
 
|recVRAM  =  
 
|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 21:00, 14 October 2023

Earth Defense Force 4.1:
The Shadow of New Despair
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair cover
Developers
Sandlot
Publishers
D3 Publisher
Release dates
Windows July 18, 2016
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Multiplayer
Vehicles Robot
Series Earth Defense Force
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Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair guide on StrategyWiki
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair on MobyGames
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair on Wikipedia
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Earth Defense Force
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon 2011
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair 2016
Earth Defense Force 4.1: Wingdiver the Shooter 2018
Earth Defense Force 5 2019
Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain 2019
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2021
Earth Defense Force 6 2024

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

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

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/410320/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\EDF4.1\SAVE_DATA
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/410320/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

Video

Display settings.
Display settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Native anamorphic support; see the WSGF entry.
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Broken; only works on UI and in main menu.[1]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Uses adaptive Vsync. No option to toggle on/off.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Arrow keys are bound to emotes and are not remappable.[2]
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse acts like controller. Move mouse down to move selection down./Etc
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Does not natively support DualShock 4.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Language settings.
Language settings.
Sound settings.
Sound settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Japanese

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2
LAN play
Online play
4

Issues fixed

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Frame rate is still capped to 60 FPS with this fix.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide. Manual local installation may work better.
  2. Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
  3. Open <path-to-game>\dxgi.ini or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\EDF41.exe\SpecialK.ini depending on the installation method you used.
  4. Change RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate].

Windows 10 mouse issues

Modify compatibility settings[3]
  1. Find the game executable EDF41.exe (open the game folder from Steam library: right click > properties > local files > browse local files).
  2. Right click > properties
  3. Compatibility tab > change high DPI settings > high DPI scaling override > enable "Override high DPI scaling behavior" > select "Application" in "Scaling performed by".

Other information

API

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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Dual core 3 GHz Quad core 3.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 7870
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible 		AMD Radeon HD 7970
Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
A 64-bit system is required.


Notes

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

References