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{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Transformers Rise of the Dark Spark Cover.png
 
|cover        = Transformers Rise of the Dark Spark Cover.png
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/transformersriseofthedarkspark/|title=Трансформеры: Битва за Темную Искру|date=2023-06-18}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 24, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 24, 2014}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark|49}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|243/transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark|45}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark--1|48}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Truck}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-Fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Transformers }}
 
|steam appid  = 245760
 
|steam appid  = 245760
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 19523
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark
 
|wikipedia    = Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
 
|wikipedia    = Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Transformers}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in Escalation co-op mode.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/245760/discussions/0/540744935927341273/ Locked at 30FPS (Escalation only) :: TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark General Discussions]</ref>
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in Escalation co-op mode.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/245760/discussions/0/540744935927341273/ Locked at 30FPS (Escalation only) :: TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark General Discussions]</ref> see [[#60 FPS in Escalation|60 FPS in Escalation]].
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{{ii}} Official Master server for multiplayer was shut down on April 17, 2020. Can be restored with a mod, see [[#Multiplayer types|Multiplayer types]]
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{{--}} Lacks the improved lighting and reflectors from the PS4/Xbox One Versions.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/245760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2633-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Europe only. 1 DVD; some of the data needs to be downloaded via Steam directly. | | Windows | }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 114987 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00KZ3CEFG | Steam | Keys only work in the US. | | Windows}}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 245760 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 245760 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} No longer available digitally, due to Activision losing the license for the IP, But Amazon is still selling it for unknown reasons.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\TransGame\Movies\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\TransGame\Movies\</code>
 
# Delete or rename {{file|EOR_TF_Logo.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Activision.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Hasbro.bik}}, and {{file|TF_InitialStartup.bik}}.
 
# Delete or rename {{file|EOR_TF_Logo.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Activision.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Hasbro.bik}}, and {{file|TF_InitialStartup.bik}}.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Localization\PC\Cooked|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Activision\Transformers - Rise of the Dark Spark}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/547-tf-games-configuration-utility/ TF Games Configuration Utility] to edit the file.
 
{{ii}} Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/547-tf-games-configuration-utility/ TF Games Configuration Utility] to edit the file.
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\TransformersRotDS\TransGame\SaveData\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\TransformersRotDS\TransGame\SaveData\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = limited
|4k ultra hd notes          = The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures. Subtitles also scales poorly with resolutions larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolutions.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = always on
|anisotropic notes          = Default is 4 samples. Force in the graphics card control panel.
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|anisotropic notes          = Default is 4 samples (MaxAnisotropy=4); set MaxAnisotropy=16 in {{file|Coalesced.ini}} for 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
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|antialiasing notes        = Extra Quality graphics setting uses unknown form of post process AA. Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] with [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], using the compatibility bits {{code|0x000012C1}} alternatively you can turn on [[FXAA]] and/or set MaxMultisamples=x ([[MSAA]]) Coalesced.ini. Replace x with,2,4,6,or 8. in {{file|Coalesced.ini}}
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = false
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|60 fps                    = limited
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS for single player, 30 FPS for co-op.
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|60 fps notes              = 30 FPS for Escalation, <ref name="FPS cap"/> see [[#60 FPS in Escalation|60 FPS in Escalation]].
.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
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|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS for single player,
|120 fps notes              = For single player, use the <code>-silent FPS=118</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch option]].<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report&p=29132&viewfull=1#post29132 New 120Hz Games Report - Page 19]</ref> Breaks interaction with levers.
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For single player, use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch option]] <code>-silent FPS=118</code>.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-12-26|comment=}}</ref> Breaks interaction with levers.
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use GeDoSaTo|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use GeDoSaTo|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo].
 
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo].
 
# Add '''TransGame''' to the user whitelist.
 
# Add '''TransGame''' to the user whitelist.
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}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|60 FPS in Escalation]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch option]] <code>-silent FPS=60</code> command line argument.}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Use NVIDIA Profile Inspector for SGSSAA|ref=<ref>[http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4861477&postcount=2202 Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)]</ref>}}
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# Use another FPS program to cap the frame rate back to 60FPS.
# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector].
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# Create new profile and add the game executable.
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'''Notes'''
# Set Antialiasing compatibility to ''0x000012C1''.
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{{--}} Physics issues above 90 FPS.
# Set Antialiasing - Mode to ''Override any application setting''.
 
# Set Antialiasing - Setting to ''Multisampling (2x, 4x or 8x)''.
 
# Set Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling to ''Sparse Grid Supersampling (2x, 4x or 8x - same as previous setting)''.
 
# Apply changes.
 
}}
 
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap 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 =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|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          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
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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
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|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = xbox
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|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        = The game always shows Xbox prompts even with no controller pugged in.
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   =
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|light bar support         = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|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=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
|light bar support notes   =  
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|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
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = FX, Music and Dialog
 
|separate volume notes    = FX, Music and Dialog
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Official localization by [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]]. A fan overhaul that corrects the translation errors is also available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=904518827 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Russian
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
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|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
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|online play players  = 4
 
|online play players  = 4
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = See this website for restoring the Multiplayer: https://wiki.aiwarehouse.xyz/en/tfc-rotds-pc-guide
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        =  
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|matchmaking        = true
|matchmaking notes  =  
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|matchmaking notes  = You can only join game lobbies.
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
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|direct ip          = unknown
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/06/transformers-rise-of-dark-spark.html Helix Mod: Transformers - Rise of the Dark Spark].
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/06/transformers-rise-of-dark-spark.html Helix Mod: Transformers - Rise of the Dark Spark].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
|tracked motion controllers  =
 
|tracked motion controllers notes=
 
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
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|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d versions      = 9
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = A D3D10 setting exacts in the config file but nothing happens.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw 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    =  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 8 January 2024

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark cover
Developers
Edge of Reality
Publishers
Activision
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows June 24, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 49
OpenCritic 45
IGDB 48
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter
Vehicles Automobile, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
Series Transformers
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark on HowLongToBeat
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark on IGDB
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark on MobyGames
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark on Wikipedia
Transformers
Beast Wars: Transformers 1998
Transformers: The Game 2007
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 2009
Transformers: War for Cybertron 2010
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron 2012
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark 2014
Transformers: Devastation 2015
Transformers: Battlegrounds 2020
Transformers: Tactical Arena 2021
Transformers: EarthSpark - Expedition 2023

Key points

Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in Escalation co-op mode.[2] see 60 FPS in Escalation.
Official Master server for multiplayer was shut down on April 17, 2020. Can be restored with a mod, see Multiplayer types
Lacks the improved lighting and reflectors from the PS4/Xbox One Versions.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Europe only. 1 DVD; some of the data needs to be downloaded via Steam directly.
Windows
Amazon.com
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Keys only work in the US.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.
No longer available digitally, due to Activision losing the license for the IP, But Amazon is still selling it for unknown reasons.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Electro Bolter Weapon
Windows
Glass Gas Cannon Weapon
Windows
Skywarp Character
Windows
Stinger Character
Windows
Thundercracker Character
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\TransGame\Movies\
  2. Delete or rename EOR_TF_Logo.bik, Logo_Activision.bik, Logo_Hasbro.bik, and TF_InitialStartup.bik.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\TransGame\Localization\PC\Cooked[Note 1]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Activision\Transformers - Rise of the Dark Spark
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245760/pfx/[Note 2]
Use TF Games Configuration Utility to edit the file.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\TransformersRotDS\TransGame\SaveData\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245760/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures. Subtitles also scales poorly with resolutions larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolutions.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Toggled in options menu, or by Alt+ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Default is 4 samples (MaxAnisotropy=4); set MaxAnisotropy=16 in Coalesced.ini for 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Extra Quality graphics setting uses unknown form of post process AA. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA with Nvidia Profile Inspector, using the compatibility bits 0x000012C1 alternatively you can turn on FXAA and/or set MaxMultisamples=x (MSAA) Coalesced.ini. Replace x with,2,4,6,or 8. in Coalesced.ini
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
30 FPS for Escalation, [2] see 60 FPS in Escalation.
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS for single player, For single player, use the launch option -silent FPS=118.[3] Breaks interaction with levers.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Use GeDoSaTo[citation needed]
  1. Install GeDoSaTo.
  2. Add TransGame to the user whitelist.
  3. Create new profile for the game with this setting: forceBorderlessFullscreen 1
  4. Set the game to run in fullscreen mode.

60 FPS in Escalation

Use the launch option -silent FPS=60 command line argument.
  1. Use another FPS program to cap the frame rate back to 60FPS.

Notes

Physics issues above 90 FPS.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
FX, Music and Dialog
Surround sound
5.1
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Russian
Official localization by Noviy Disk. A fan overhaul that corrects the translation errors is also available here.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op
See this website for restoring the Multiplayer: https://wiki.aiwarehouse.xyz/en/tfc-rotds-pc-guide

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
You can only join game lobbies.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9 A D3D10 setting exacts in the config file but nothing happens.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
AMD Phenom X3 8750
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 4850
512 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 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 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>/245760/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (245760) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References