Difference between revisions of "Little Nightmares II"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|little-nightmares-ii|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|little-nightmares-ii|83}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10644/little-nightmares-ii| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10644/little-nightmares-ii|82}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|little-nightmares-ii|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|little-nightmares-ii|82}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform, Puzzle }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform, Puzzle, Stealth }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
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+ | |release history = On August 27, 2021 the game received a free '''Enhanced Edition''' update with ray-traced reflections, improved volumetric shadows, interactive particles and immersive audio.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/860510/announcements/detail/2966171241087893360|title=Steam - Dive into an unforgettable nightmare with the Enhanced Edition ✨|date=2023-11-27}}</ref> The game was also updated to make use of DirectX 12, in comparison with DirectX 11 which the original version makes use of. | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links|1871006055|little_nightmares_series | + | {{GOG.com links|1871006055|little_nightmares_series}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/860510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/860510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4265-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4265-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4265-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4265-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | little_nightmares_ii | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|little_nightmares_ii_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | little_nightmares_ii | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|little_nightmares_ii_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | little-nightmares-ii-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|little-nightmares-ii-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | little-nightmares-ii-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|little-nightmares-ii-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available, Region Locked in Latin America. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | little-nightmares-ii | Steam | {{store link|Humble|little-nightmares-ii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | little-nightmares-ii | Steam | {{store link|Humble|little-nightmares-ii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 860510 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 860510 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }} | ||
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==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Digital Content Bundle | Includes a small in-game side quest, the soundtrack, an artbook, wallpapers and avatars. | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Digital Content Bundle | Includes a small in-game side quest, the soundtrack, an artbook, wallpapers, and avatars. | Windows }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| Enhanced Edition | Provided to all owners automatically for free. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Exclusive fullscreen also available. | |borderless windowed notes = Exclusive fullscreen also available. | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Scales with texture quality | + | |anisotropic notes = Scales with texture quality settings, with "Ultra" being 8x filtering. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|ray tracing = true | |ray tracing = true | ||
− | |ray tracing notes = Ray-traced reflections in the Enhanced Edition | + | |ray tracing notes = Ray-traced reflections in the Enhanced Edition (DX 12 only) |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Manually modify the game executable|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/lhax6y/fix_for_little_nightmares_ii_in_219/|title=FIX for Little Nightmares II in 21:9|date=2021-02-11}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Manually modify the game executable|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/lhax6y/fix_for_little_nightmares_ii_in_219/|title=FIX for Little Nightmares II in 21:9|date=2021-02-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Open <code>{{P|game}}\Helios\Binaries\Win64\Little Nightmares II.exe</code> in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]). | + | # Open <code>{{P|game}}\Helios\Binaries\Win64\Little Nightmares II.exe</code><br>or <code>{{P|game}}\EnhancedEdition\Helios\Binaries\Win64\Little_Nightmares_II_Enhanced-Win64-Shipping.exe</code><br>in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]). |
# Search and replace <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> with <code>26 B4 17 40</code> (for 2560x1080) or [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values any other] aspect ratio in hex. | # Search and replace <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> with <code>26 B4 17 40</code> (for 2560x1080) or [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values any other] aspect ratio in hex. | ||
# Search and replace <code>3B 8E E3 3F</code> as above. | # Search and replace <code>3B 8E E3 3F</code> as above. | ||
# Save the file, overwriting the original. | # Save the file, overwriting the original. | ||
# Follow [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|the instructions]] to enable the developer console in the game. | # Follow [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|the instructions]] to enable the developer console in the game. | ||
− | # Enter <code>FOV X</code> where X is the desired value. | + | # Enter <code>FOV X</code> in the console, where X is the desired value, which can be calculated [https://www.wsgf.org/fovcalc.php here]. The game's base horizontal FOV is 60, but it can slightly change during gameplay. |
− | {{ii}} Steam version executable needs to be unpacked with Steamless before modification | + | {{ii}} The Steam version executable needs to be unpacked with Steamless before modification (a different path will be used for saves). |
− | + | {{ii}} Unreal Engine Unlocker might need to be run before the game has reached the main menu to avoid crashing. | |
− | + | {{--}} It seems like the game has trouble centering the camera around the character when forcing UltraWide. | |
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game does not launch on Windows 7=== | ===Game does not launch on Windows 7=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game shows the error "The application does not support your | + | {{ii}} The game shows the error "The application does not support your operating system" when trying to launch it on Windows 7. |
{{Fixbox|description=Modify game executable|ref=<ref name="Waschb" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify game executable|ref=<ref name="Waschb" />|fix= | ||
# Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Helios\Binaries\Win64\}}. | # Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Helios\Binaries\Win64\}}. | ||
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# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
− | {{ii}} The offset for the Enhanced Edition is {{code| | + | {{ii}} The offset for the Enhanced Edition is {{code|A1D21D}}. It also needs to be launched with the {{code|-d3d11}} or {{code|-dx11}} [[Command line arguments|Command line argument]]. |
{{ii}} The Steam version executable needs to be unpacked with Steamless before modifying it. | {{ii}} The Steam version executable needs to be unpacked with Steamless before modifying it. | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 11, 12 | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Original version is D3D11, while the Enhanced Edition is D3D12. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 05:51, 28 November 2023
Developers | |
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Tarsier Studios | |
Enhanced Edition | Supermassive Games |
Publishers | |
Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Enhanced Edition | Unreal Engine 4[Note 2] |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 11, 2021 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
OpenCritic | 82 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform, Puzzle, Stealth |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Horror |
Series | Little Nightmares |
Little Nightmares | |
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Little Nightmares | 2017 |
Little Nightmares II | 2021 |
Little Nightmares III | 2024 |
Little Nightmares II is a singleplayer side view and scrolling platform, puzzle and stealth game in the Little Nightmares series.
On August 27, 2021 the game received a free Enhanced Edition update with ray-traced reflections, improved volumetric shadows, interactive particles and immersive audio.[2] The game was also updated to make use of DirectX 12, in comparison with DirectX 11 which the original version makes use of.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TV Edition. | |||
GamersGate | Deluxe Edition also available | |||
Deluxe Edition also available | ||||
Deluxe Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition also available, Region Locked in Latin America. | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Digital Content Bundle | Includes a small in-game side quest, the soundtrack, an artbook, wallpapers, and avatars. | |
Enhanced Edition | Provided to all owners automatically for free. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Helios\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/860510/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Helios\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/860510/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Exclusive fullscreen also available. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Scales with texture quality settings, with "Ultra" being 8x filtering. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) | Ray-traced reflections in the Enhanced Edition (DX 12 only) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Ultra-widescreen
Manually modify the game executable[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Negative acceleration for camera adjustments. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Can't be disabled. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Supported in the base version. The Enhanced Edition features a "new 3D soundscape mix". | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | This game contains no spoken dialog. | |||
Arabic | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game does not launch on Windows 7
- The game shows the error "The application does not support your operating system" when trying to launch it on Windows 7.
Modify game executable[1] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11, 12 | Original version is D3D11, while the Enhanced Edition is D3D12. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Wwise |
Change number of save slots
Increase the number of saveslots |
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[/Script/Helios.WidgetSettings] NumberOfSaveSlotsPC=7 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD FX-4350 |
Intel Core i7-3770 AMD FX-8350 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 AMD Radeon HD 7850 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (AMD) of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.24[1]
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.26[1]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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>/860510/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (860510) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2021-09-25
- Tested on latest GOG version as of this time.
- ↑ Steam - Dive into an unforgettable nightmare with the Enhanced Edition ✨ - last accessed on 2023-11-27
- ↑ FIX for Little Nightmares II in 21:9 - last accessed on 2021-02-11