Difference between revisions of "Gundam Evolution"
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|color blind notes = Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia filters are available.<br>A strength slider is also available. | |color blind notes = Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia filters are available.<br>A strength slider is also available. | ||
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+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Increase FPS cap|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChefExcel|date=2022-10-2|comment= Tested by playing the game at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 resolution using i7 9700KF and RTX 3090 at 165 framerate cap.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1816670/discussions/0/3367027031794689798/|title=Discovered how to uncap FPS|date=2022-9-26}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\EvoGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\Engine.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Copy paste the following code at the bottom of the file or change all instances of 144 to desired refresh rate | ||
+ | <code> | ||
+ | [/script/engine.engine] | ||
+ | |||
+ | bSmoothFrameRate=False | ||
+ | |||
+ | bUseFixedFrameRate=True | ||
+ | |||
+ | FixedFrameRate=144 | ||
+ | |||
+ | [SystemSettings] | ||
+ | |||
+ | bUseFixedFrameRate=True | ||
+ | |||
+ | bSmoothFrameRate=False | ||
+ | |||
+ | FixedFrameRate=144 | ||
+ | |||
+ | FrameRateLimit=144.0 | ||
+ | </code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Increasing the framerate cap will result in slowdown if you do not hit the desired framerate | ||
+ | * Testing on i7 9700KF and RTX 3090 on 1440p at 165fps results in many drops to 100-120fps which equates to a linear 28-40% slowdown on shooting, reloading, and movement | ||
+ | |||
==Input== | ==Input== |
Revision as of 14:15, 2 October 2022
Developers | |
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Bandai Namco Online | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 20, 2022 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play |
Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Free-to-grind, Time-limited, Unlock |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Vehicles | Robot |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Gundam |
Gundam Evolution is a real-time, multiplayer, FPS in the Gundam series, developed and published by Bandai Namco Online.
It is a 6v6 team-based game where players play as Mobile Suits from the Gundam metaseries to complete objectives.
The game was initally announced with a teaser trailer on July 15, 2021.[2] Over half a year later, on March 9, 2022, it was announced that the game will be released worldwide on several platforms.[3] A Closed Network Test was also held from April 7-12 for Steam players.[4]
On September 6th, Bandai Namco announced that the game will be released on September 21, 2022 for PC players via Steam.[5]
Gundam Evolution was released on Steam on September 20, 2022.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Free-to-play | Game is free-to-play and microtransactions are heavily promoted in-game. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Boost | A "Season Pass" can be upgraded to a "Premium Pass" and a "Premium Pass Plus" with "EVO Coins", which can increase the speed at which in-game currency, units, and cosmetics are obtained. |
Cosmetic | "Unit Skins", "Weapon Skins", "Ornaments", and "Stamps" are available for purchase. |
Currency | "EVO Coins" can be purchased with real money. |
Free-to-grind | "Capital" and "Supply Pod Tickets" can be acquired by completing challenges. |
Infinite spend | There is no limit to how much real money can be spent in-game. |
Time-limited | Several "Supply Pods" and "Item Sets" in the shop are available for a limited time. |
Unlock | Several "Units" can be purchased with "EVO Coins" or "Capital". |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\EvoGame\Saved |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1816670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1816670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Game data is stored on Bandai Namco's servers. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | When using "Borderless Windowed", multimonitor support is possible in menus. However, in matches, aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are pillarboxed to a 16:9 aspect ratio.[6] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | When using "Borderless Windowed", ultrawide is possible in menus. However, in matches, aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are pillarboxed to a 16:9 aspect ratio.[7] | ||
4K Ultra HD | [8] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | A slider is available. Adjustable from 70°-110°. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Referred to as "Texture Filtering". Four presets are available. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Four presets are available. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Choice between 30, 60, 90, and 120 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Color blind mode | Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia filters are available. A strength slider is also available. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
High frame rate
Increase FPS cap[9][10] |
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- Edit
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\EvoGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\Engine.ini
. - Copy paste the following code at the bottom of the file or change all instances of 144 to desired refresh rate
[/script/engine.engine]
bSmoothFrameRate=False
bUseFixedFrameRate=True
FixedFrameRate=144
[SystemSettings]
bUseFixedFrameRate=True
bSmoothFrameRate=False
FixedFrameRate=144
FrameRateLimit=144.0
Notes
- Increasing the framerate cap will result in slowdown if you do not hit the desired framerate
- Testing on i7 9700KF and RTX 3090 on 1440p at 165fps results in many drops to 100-120fps which equates to a linear 28-40% slowdown on shooting, reloading, and movement
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Settings can be adjusted for each playable unit, or for all units universally. | |
Mouse acceleration | Has slight inbuilt mouse acceleration.
To disable, open this blank config file:
add
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Mouse sensitivity | Horizontal and Vertical sensitivity for both Normal and Scoped Mode can be adjusted. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Settings can be adjusted for each playable unit, or for all units universally. | |
Full controller support | Keyboard is required to input username. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Sights, Horizontal, and Vertical sensitivity for both Normal and Scoped Mode can be adjusted. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | , Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Keyboard and button prompts change from one another when inputting from separate controllers in menus.[11] |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sliders for Master, Music, SFX, Pilot Voice, and Operator Voice. | |
Surround sound | Plays up to 7.0.[12] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Referred to as "Play Background Sounds". Can be toggled on or off. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Korean |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 12 | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Kawaii Physics, PhysX | |
Audio | Wwise, Vivox | Wwise is used for voice clips, and Vivox is used for voice communication. |
Multiplayer | Steamworks | |
Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10, 11 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-3570 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1816670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ YouTube Trailer - last accessed on 2022-03-20
- ↑ "GUNDAM EVOLUTION | ティザートレイラー" - YouTube, GUNDAM EVOLUTION JP
- ↑ "Notice Regarding Supported Regions and Platforms for "GUNDAM EVOLUTION"" - Bandai Namco Online, via Steam Events
- ↑ "Steam Network Test Now Available" - Bandai Namco Online, via Steam Events
- ↑ "PC Version Service Launch Date Confirmed!" - Bandai Namco Online, via Steam Events
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-09-24
- Tested by playing the game with a multi-monitor setup.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-09-24
- Tested by playing the game in borderless windowed mode, with a 2560x1080 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-09-24
- Tested by playing the game at 3840x2160 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:ChefExcel on 2022-10-2
- Tested by playing the game at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 resolution using i7 9700KF and RTX 3090 at 165 framerate cap.
- ↑ Discovered how to uncap FPS - last accessed on 2022-9-26
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-09-25
- Tested by inputting a direction on my keyboard and pressing another direction on my DualShock 4 controller at the same time.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-09-25
- Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.