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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 22, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 22, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 22, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 22, 2013}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|rocksmith-2014-edition|89}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|173/rocksmith-2014-edition|83}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|rocksmith-2014|87}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time, Relaxed }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Voice control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Simulation, Music/rhythm, Mini-games, Educational}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Rocksmith }}
 
|steam appid  = 221680
 
|steam appid  = 221680
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://rocksmith.ubisoft.com/
 +
|hltb        = 14190
 +
|lutris      =
 +
|mobygames    = rocksmith-all-new-2014-edition-remastered_
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Rocksmith 2014
 
|wikipedia    = Rocksmith 2014
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|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 15646
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Rocksmith}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Rocksmith Real Tone cable is not included with digital purchases.
 
 
{{ii}} Compatible with [[Rocksmith]] Real Tone cables.
 
{{ii}} Compatible with [[Rocksmith]] Real Tone cables.
 
{{ii}} Guitar requires standard 1/4" output jack to be compatible.
 
{{ii}} Guitar requires standard 1/4" output jack to be compatible.
 +
{{ii}} DLC production concluded on April 3, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rocksmith.ubisoft.com/rocksmith/en-us/news/152-361505-16/the-future-of-rocksmith|title=The Future of Rocksmith|date=2020-04-04}}</ref>
 
{{++}} Extensive modding community.
 
{{++}} Extensive modding community.
 
{{++}} Remastered edition available as a free upgrade.
 
{{++}} Remastered edition available as a free upgrade.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/221680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/221680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://customsforge.com/ CustomsForge] - Popular fan forum
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam, Uplay | Includes the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam, Uplay | Includes the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 221680 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3420-1 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.<br/>Remastered Edition. |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | rocksmith-2014 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | rocksmith-2014-edition | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 221680 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.<br/>Remastered Edition. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Uplay||Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.<ref>[https://support.codefusion.technology/rocksmith/ Support Page]</ref>
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Uplay}}.
 +
{{ii}} {{Removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} removed as of September 10, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/9490970/|title=Rocksmith® 2014 Edition - Remastered update for 10 September 2022 |date=2022-09-10}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} The Rocksmith Real Tone Cable {{store link|Amazon|B005OSFUZI|is available on Amazon.com}} and at various other retailers.
 
{{ii}} The Rocksmith Real Tone Cable {{store link|Amazon|B005OSFUZI|is available on Amazon.com}} and at various other retailers.
 +
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Songs | See [[Rocksmith_2014/DLCs|the DLCs subpage]]. | Windows, OS X }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===[https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio RS ASIO]===
 +
{{++}} Allows the player to connect their instrument to Rocksmith via an audio interface, instead of using the Real Tone Cable.
 +
{{--}} There are some potential caveats listed [https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio#known-issues here.]
 +
{{ii}} Official setup guide can be found [https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio#how-to-use here.]
 +
{{ii}} You can see a list of audio interfaces that are reported to work [https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio#audio-interfaces-reported-to-work-well here.]
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Rocksmith.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Rocksmith.ini}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|game}}\Rocksmith.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\localprofiles.json}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\221680\remote\}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
−
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                = unknown
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        = Approx. 954 MB available.
 +
|ubisoft connect          = unknown
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Rocksmith 2014 - Colorblind.png|Demonstrating the Rocksmith 2014 color blind differences during tuning. Left side is color blind disabled, right side is enabled.}}
 
{{Image|Rocksmith 2014 - Colorblind.png|Demonstrating the Rocksmith 2014 color blind differences during tuning. Left side is color blind disabled, right side is enabled.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  =  
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rocksmith-2014-edition-remastered/en
−
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
−
|multimonitor              = unknown
+
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Allows to set the resolution but doesn't display the game in ultrawide
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Allows to set the resolution but the game is always {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-07-26|comment=Tested at the custom resolution of 5760x1080.}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]].
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 +
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|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  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|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  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|button prompts            = Xbox, generic
 
|button prompts            = Xbox, generic
 
|button prompts notes      = Updates dynamically based on latest input (keyboard/controller)
 
|button prompts notes      = Updates dynamically based on latest input (keyboard/controller)
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|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==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
−
|separate volume         = true
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|separate volume           = true
−
|separate volume notes   =  
+
|separate volume notes     =  
−
|surround sound           = false
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|surround sound           = false
−
|surround sound notes     =  
+
|surround sound notes     = Official configuration manual suggests switching to stereo in the OS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/802854-Rocksmith-2014-PC-Configuration-and-FAQ-Forums|title=Rocksmith 2014 PC Configuration and FAQ|date=July 5, 2018}}</ref>
−
|subtitles               = true
+
|subtitles                 = true
−
|subtitles notes         = Can be toggled in settings menu.
+
|subtitles notes           = Can be toggled in settings menu.
−
|closed captions         = unknown
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|closed captions           = n/a
−
|closed captions notes   =  
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|closed captions notes     =  
−
|mute on focus lost       = true
+
|mute on focus lost       = true
−
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support             =  
+
|royalty free audio      = false
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|royalty free audio notes = The game uses licensed songs
 +
|eax support               =  
 +
|eax support notes         =
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio       =
 +
|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
−
==Other information==
 
−
===Modifications===
 
−
* [http://customsforge.com/ CustomsForge]
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal 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     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/221680/view/1595888724043009212|title=Rocksmith 2014 Remastered - Mac OS Catalina Update|date=2020-12-22}}</ref>
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          =
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Wwise
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Modifications===
 +
* [https://ignition4.customsforge.com/tools/cdlcenabler CustomsForge CDLC Enabler] (Enables custom songs)
 +
{{ii}} Custom songs can be found on [https://ignition4.customsforge.com/ CustomsForge]
 +
{{ii}} Regarded as piracy by Ubisoft San Francisco.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/rocksmith/comments/3501ko/rocksmith_officially_comments_on_cdlc/|title=Rocksmith officially comments on CDLC|date=2020-10-06}}</ref>
 +
* [https://github.com/Lovrom8/RSMods RSMods] (Provides an installer and manager for various Quality of Life improvement mods)
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = Vista, 7, 8
+
|minOS    = Vista
−
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 or 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.6 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 12 GB
 
|minHD    = 12 GB
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|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minDX    = 9
 
|minDX    = 9
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
  
 +
|recOS    = 7, 8
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i3-540 3.1 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon II X3 455 3.3 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 240
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 240
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|minOS    = 10.7
 
|minOS    = 10.7
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|minCPU  = 2.4 GHz or 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz<br/>Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 12 GB
 
|minHD    = 12 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
 
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|minVRAM  = 256 MB
  
 
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|recOS    = 10.8
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i3-540 3.1 GHz
 
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Rocksmith 2014
Rocksmith 2014 cover
Developers
Ubisoft San Francisco
Publishers
Ubisoft
Engines
Gamebryo
Release dates
Windows October 22, 2013
macOS (OS X) October 22, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 89
OpenCritic 83
IGDB 87
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time, Relaxed
Controls Voice control
Genres Simulation, Music/rhythm, Mini-games, Educational
Series Rocksmith
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Rocksmith 2014 on HowLongToBeat
Rocksmith 2014 on IGDB
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Rocksmith 2014 on MobyGames
Rocksmith 2014 on Wikipedia
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Rocksmith
Rocksmith 2012
Rocksmith 2014 2013
Rocksmith+ 2022

Rocksmith 2014 is a singleplayer and multiplayer simulation, music/rhythm, mini-games and educational game in the Rocksmith series.

Key points

Compatible with Rocksmith Real Tone cables.
Guitar requires standard 1/4" output jack to be compatible.
DLC production concluded on April 3, 2020.[1]
Extensive modding community.
Remastered edition available as a free upgrade.

General information

Steam Community Discussions
CustomsForge - Popular fan forum

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 Includes the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
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 Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.
Remastered Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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 Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store (unavailable)
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 Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam (unavailable)
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 Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.
Remastered Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions require Steam and Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM removed as of September 10, 2022.[2]
The Rocksmith Real Tone Cable is available on Amazon.com and at various other retailers.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Songs See the DLCs subpage.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

RS ASIO

Allows the player to connect their instrument to Rocksmith via an audio interface, instead of using the Real Tone Cable.
There are some potential caveats listed here.
Official setup guide can be found here.
You can see a list of audio interfaces that are reported to work here.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Rocksmith.ini[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>\Rocksmith.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/221680/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\221680\remote\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/221680/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Approx. 954 MB available.
Ubisoft Connect

Video

Demonstrating the Rocksmith 2014 color blind differences during tuning. Left side is color blind disabled, right side is enabled.
Demonstrating the Rocksmith 2014 color blind differences during tuning. Left side is color blind disabled, right side is enabled.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Allows to set the resolution but the game is always pillarboxed.[3]
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
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
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg		 Updates dynamically based on latest input (keyboard/controller)
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Official configuration manual suggests switching to stereo in the OS.[4]
Subtitles
Can be toggled in settings menu.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
The game uses licensed songs

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
LAN play
Online play

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
[5]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video

Modifications

Custom songs can be found on CustomsForge
Regarded as piracy by Ubisoft San Francisco.[6]
  • RSMods (Provides an installer and manager for various Quality of Life improvement mods)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.6 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz		 Intel Core i3-540 3.1 GHz
AMD Athlon II X3 455 3.3 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GT 240
ATI Radeon HD 5670
512 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7 10.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz 		Intel Core i3-540 3.1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
256 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GT 240
ATI Radeon HD 5670
512 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ The Future of Rocksmith - last accessed on 2020-04-04
  2. ↑ Rocksmith® 2014 Edition - Remastered update for 10 September 2022 - last accessed on 2022-09-10
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-07-26
    Tested at the custom resolution of 5760x1080.
  4. ↑ Rocksmith 2014 PC Configuration and FAQ - last accessed on July 5, 2018
  5. ↑ Rocksmith 2014 Remastered - Mac OS Catalina Update - last accessed on 2020-12-22
  6. ↑ Rocksmith officially comments on CDLC - last accessed on 2020-10-06