AbdelmoumenDeghbouche/wipeout_pc windows-v0.2.25

v0.2.25 - fix: out of memory crashes after a track loads; QuiverLauncher start

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What's new

Fixed: "out of device memory" crashes right after a track loads (#72, also #16 and #74).

• When a track loads, the port copies each big texture through its own temporary buffer, one in video memory and one in system memory. In a WipEout HD race that was about 900 MB of each, and the port kept them for 3000 frames after use.
• On cards with 4-8 GB this pushed video memory over the limit right after the load. I got the same crash on my own 8 GB laptop card.
• Now, when video memory is low, these buffers are freed after 120 frames (2 seconds at 60 FPS).
• Tested on the same HD race on my 8 GB card: before, memory use reached 4.4 GB and the game crashed; now it stays at 2.5-3.3 GB, and frames are smoother too (fewer spikes). Also 3 WipEout 2048 races in a row, with no crash.
• Together with the fix in v0.2.24 (old pictures were never freed), this should stop most memory crashes. If you still get one, please post your user\last_run.log in #72.

Fixed: the game did not start from QuiverLauncher (#63). Quiver can close the pipe that holds the port's messages, and the start then stopped with OSError: [Errno 22] Invalid argument. The start now ignores messages it can't write.

All features

New here? This is everything the port can do, from every version so far.

The game

• A native PC port: the game's own code runs on your processor, with no emulator. WipEout HD, HD Fury and 2048 are all in.
• Works with the US (CUSA07671, update 01.07) and EU (CUSA05670) versions. You need your own dump of the game from your own PS4. No game files are included.
• Correct game speed at any frame rate.
• Saves work, and the launcher makes a backup of them at every start (Game → Save backups → Restore).

Picture

• Render resolutions: Native (1080p), 1440p, 4K, 2560x1080, 3440x1440, 5120x1440 (32:9, beta) and 5120x2160. On wide screens the HUD and menus stay 16:9 in the middle. 4K and the 5120-wide sizes need more than 8 GB of video memory.
• Windowed, Borderless or Fullscreen; VSync; HDR (when Windows has HDR on for your screen).
• Anisotropic filtering, sharpening (RCAS), and a switch for the game's multisampling.
• FSR 3.1 anti-aliasing (experimental): smoother edges, F10 to compare in the game.
• PS4 Pro mode (experimental): Graphics → PS4 Pro mode.
• F12 saves a screenshot.

Performance

• Up to 240 FPS. Frame rate limit 30, 60, 100, 120, 240 or Unlimited, also changed live in the game.
• Performance overlay: FPS, frame time, GPU, CPU, RAM and video memory.
• Options for frames queued, shader loading in the background, the graphics card to use, and stream buffer memory.

Sound and music

• The game's music and its 3D sound effects.
• Your own music: MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV or M4A files (subfolders too) replace the game's music. Launcher Music page, and Insert → Music in the game: pick a song, skip, shuffle, volume. Each song is leveled. Turn Play my music off for the original music.

Controls

• Gamepad, or keyboard and mouse. Every button can be remapped. Vibration strength and stick deadzone.

Cheats (launcher → Cheats page)

• Unlock all HD and HD Fury events.
• Top rank in 2048 (rank 50).
• Unlock all ships: every HD and HD Fury ship and livery, and all 20 WipEout 2048 ships (not the VR versions or the Tigron and Van-Uber DLC).
• The cheats only work while they are on; your save keeps your own progress.

Launcher and menus

• In the game, Insert (or R3 + L2) opens the port's menu: Game, Image, Performance, Overlay and Music tabs.
• The launcher in 13 languages. The game language list matches your game version.
• Mods: change textures, sounds and text without touching your game files, with a load order and presets.
• Updates itself: a pop-up at start shows a new version and installs it with one click.
• Desktop shortcut and Add to Steam (with pictures).

Not yet

• Linux: build from source (no package yet). No VR. The Tigron and Van-Uber DLC ships are not available. Not every event is tested.

Download

New here: download wipeout-windows.zip, extract it and open WipEout.exe.

Already have the port: v0.2.18 shows a pop-up at start; click UPDATE NOW. On an older version: Advanced → Check for updates → Update. Your saves and settings stay.

Found a bug or want something? Please open an issue. Stars help other players find the port!