Shadow Warrior DX11+64-bit update

[biostud]

Just got a 5.7GB update to Shadow Warrior

We are happy to announce that the wait is soon to be over.
The 64-bit update for Shadow Warrior will hit Steam next week!

The new version of the game uses either a 32-bit or a 64-bit executable and DirectX11 for Windows Vista or later. This update should give the game a significant performance boost.

The previous version of Shadow Warrior, using DirectX9 will still work on Windows XP 32-bit systems - so don't be afraid that it stops running.

We have also included an additional bossfight with Zilla (be sure to check it out!) as well as some minor bugfixes.

To check your game version: enable console (by pressing ctrl+~), (now write) _version and press Enter.

Shadow Warrior Patch Notes:

Shadow Warrior 1.5.0
- Available for Windows Vista/7/8 and above.
- Added Mac OS X and Linux support.
- Added additional bossfights with Zilla in chapters 13 and 16.
- Added ingame artbook.
- Added DirectX 11 based graphics.
- Added optimization for 32 & 64-bit build.
- Added optimization for SSAO.
- Added optimization for Mirror Effects.
- Fixed many gameplay bugs and minor level bugs.
- Fixed minor bugs for pad controls.
- Fixed minor localization bugs.
- Fixed rare crash when using alt-tab.
- Fixed rare Gozu crash.
- Fixed saving weapon fx's when using non standard katana.

http://store.steampowered.com/news/?appids=233130

 

[Rakehellion]

Added Mac OS X and Linux support. Nice.

But what's actually changed about the gameplay? A boss battle?

 

[Dankk]

Added Mac OS X and Linux support. Nice.

But what's actually changed about the gameplay? A boss battle?

Doesn't look like much has changed in terms of gameplay. This is mostly a engine update, and lots of bugfixes.

It's cool that this game came out almost two years ago and yet they continue to support it like this. I remember playing it when it originally released, and thinking that the game could really benefit from being 64-bit (can't remember why, something about how the game wasn't entirely well-optimized). Then they announced that they were actually working on a DX11/64-bit version. That was like a year ago and I had pretty much forgotten about it. Nice to see they finally followed through with it.

 

[sandorski]

Ahh, I was wondering why the Update was so big. I should actually play it one day.

 

[manimal]

played 20 minutes again. Been so long forgot how great the game is.


YOU GOT THE TOUCH!


YOU GOT THE POWER!!!


Game mechanics remind me of jedi knight for some reason.

 

[Worthington]

Man, this makes me want to re-install and play it again.

 

[Martimus]

This game is one of the games on Humble Bundle right now too.

 

[Zenoth]

Excellent game as it is, with that update would be a must have in my opinion. I recommend it to any FPS (with that "old-school" touch to it) fans out there.

 

[Hinda65]

I was on level 5 when the update came through...at first I was pissed cause it took an hr to dl and kissed all my saves (except for the level starts thank god)....Once I fired it up, I was impressed at the improved graphics...it looked good before the update, but more vibrant after. it's a great game

 

[Imp]

I bought this last year and still haven't played it... Then it started downloading a 5 GB update on steam and continued a 4.6 GB update I didn't even notice until it almost finished.

 

[motsm]

I really need to pick this up, the original Shadow Warrior was quite fun, and Hard Reset was fantastic; would be super excited to see that updated, not that I expect it.

 

[werepossum]

I bought this last year and still haven't played it... Then it started downloading a 5 GB update on steam and continued a 4.6 GB update I didn't even notice until it almost finished.

Me too. Loved the original, haven't yet played the new one.

 

[BFG10K]

This has provided a massive performance boost - in the order of 50%.

Ubisoft could take lessons from these guys.

 

[Annisman*]

Bought this to support the developers of hard reset. Now I think I'll play it !

 

[AdamK47]

I hope the GOG version gets the update soon!

 

[QueBert]

I will try this today! Game was pretty fun, but I had a problem where every time I'd play within 5 minutes the graphics and sound would slow to a mega stutter and I'd have to exit and reload. Doubt this will fix my issue, but I'm hopeful

 

[Annisman*]

So I go to play it for the first time. I get to main menu. Crashes every time. Whyyyyyyyyyy