[FIX] Total FPS Unlock (60+ FPS, Fixed Driving, No Pencil Bug), Ultrawide Support, Borderless Window, Custom Resolutions...

[Microsoft Kebap Maker]

V-Patch for L.A Noire

Version 2.0 - August 8th, 2024

A while ago I wanted to replay L.A Noire on my new setup, only to find out that the game was locked to 30 FPS and didn't support my monitor's aspect ratio. With this fact in mind, I started to search for fixes, only to learn that most of them sucked.

After determining that all the available fixes were either unintuitive to use for the average user or lacking in features, I sought out to make my own patch, mainly looking to tackle the 30 FPS cap and the aspect ratio limitations. Later in development it became clear to me that what I had made was worth publishing for others to use... so here we are.

FEATURES

• A totally uncapped FPS using a new method. Previous ways of unlocking the framerate would allow only 60 FPS and if you happened to drop a few frames below 60, your game would run slower. Now, the game can now run at any framerate (60+) and the game speed will always be correct, even if you're dropping frames. Please note that your GPU driver might still limit your FPS based on your current monitor's refresh rate.
  
• Corrected braking speed on high FPS. No more gliding on ice. As a side-effect, the case "The Golden Butterfly" is beatable again.
  
• Support for Ultrawide resolutions using built-in FOV correction. Now, there is no need to install and use special tools.
  
• The addition of a number of customization options like the ability to
  set a custom FOV, a custom FPS cap or disable the intro logos.
  
• Support for aspect ratios slimmer than 16:9. The black bars on 16:10, 4:3 or 5:4 have been removed and the game now uses your whole screen.
  
• Borderless window support. The game now runs in a borderless window by default, which allows you to alt-tab faster and also has the effect of disabling v-sync.
  
• Custom resolutions. You can force the game to run in a resolution of your choice by modifying the config file. This is very useful if you're trying to run the game on an unsupported resolution, like it is with 21:9 screens.

If you wanna read more about what it does and how it works, check out the GitHub page: https://github.com/VaanaCZ/LANVP

Disclaimer: Some missions or activities may still be unbeatable when playing with a high framerate. If you encounter such an issue, disable the FPS unlock in the config file (lanvp.ini in the game folder), restart the game, pass the current section, re-enable the FPS unlock in the config and restart the game again. Please make sure to report the problem on the Steam forums, ModDB comments, or via GitHub issues so that we can work on a fix.

DOWNLOAD & INSTALLATION

Download the patch from GitHub[github.com] or from ModDB.

Extract the archive. Extract the contents of the "L.A.Noire" directory into the root of your L.A. Noire installation (same location as LaNoire.exe). No additional special setup required.
Supported game builds are 2617 and 2663 (current version as of 2024), including both Steam & R* Launcher releases.

CONFIGURATION

When first launched, V-Patch creates a configuration file inside the L.A. Noire game folder. By default, it bears the name lanvp.ini. Here you can enable/disable or change the features mentioned above.

An explanatory comment is included above each option, just in case you get lost ;)

Check out the full guide here:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2483565916

SHOWCASE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFsFdUMLC8M

KNOWN ISSUES

• Car steering is more sensitive than it should be.
  
• Certain graphical menu transitions (e.g. when switching outfits) fade out/in slower.
  
• When force_resolution is enabled, changing the resolution via the in-game settings breaks the GUI. It is recommended not to change the resolution in-game or disable force_resolution in the config before doing so.

CHANGELOG

v1.1 (July 4th, 2021)

• Fixed mouse sensitivity in map menu.
  
• Improved GUI scaling for different aspect ratios.
  
• Fixed major issues with resolution enforcement.
  
• Added option to skip the intro logos when the game is launched.
  
• Added ability to set a custom FPS cap.
  
• Previously "unsupported" resolutions should now appear in the game settings.
  
• Added V-Patch version text into main menu.

CREDITS
Thanks to the following people for taking the time to help with testing V-Patch:
iJuhan
PixellSnow
Pastelblue
Comot
GaroK
BazookaDad

[A ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ pencil]

Vaana is there any chance you could include a no HUD option? I wanted to make a video on the game and replaying the game without it would also be a great thing to do. The Interrogations would also be a lot better. I also really don't need the Tutorial messages popping up in every Patrol case, chase, shootout or fistfight after all this time XD. Keep up the good work!

[Microsoft Kebap Maker]

Originally posted by A ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ pencil:

Vaana is there any chance you could include a no HUD option? I wanted to make a video on the game and replaying the game without it would also be a great thing to do. The Interrogations would also be a lot better. I also really don't need the Tutorial messages popping up in every Patrol case, chase, shootout or fistfight after all this time XD. Keep up the good work!

I have no plans to add a "No HUD" option right now, but I will consider it and take a look at how it could be possibly done. Thank you.

[Half-dude]

You're a god among men Vaana, thank you. Game should have played like this when it was first released. Always count on the fans to pick up the slack.

[papalazarou]

Thankyou Vaana, really appreciate the work you have done here such a simple and complete fix. have some points

[Khronikos]

WOW, thank you for the hard work. You have now made this game infinitely better.

God I hated playing this at 30FPS. I'll have to see how it all looks. The faces I hope are not too bad.

[Khronikos]

I just played an hour of this. This patch is the real deal. I am doing 1440p with fairly consistent 6)FPS and SMAA injected with everything on Quality and Shadows on Balanced.

My 3770K and 1080ti still struggles, so maybe I can tweak some ini settings. Would love a 3080ti on this. Even 4K was running pretty well honestly. Just a few more drops. I could probably lower Quality settings for other things, but I don't want to.

Thank you VERY MUCH for this. I finally will complete this game. It was worth the wait though. 30FPS sucked so hard.

[papalazarou]

Originally posted by Khronikos:

I just played an hour of this. This patch is the real deal. I am doing 1440p with fairly consistent 6)FPS and SMAA injected with everything on Quality and Shadows on Balanced.

My 3770K and 1080ti still struggles, so maybe I can tweak some ini settings. Would love a 3080ti on this. Even 4K was running pretty well honestly. Just a few more drops. I could probably lower Quality settings for other things, but I don't want to.

Thank you VERY MUCH for this. I finally will complete this game. It was worth the wait though. 30FPS sucked so hard.

yep its the perfect fix for me, i was playing at 60 with a previous fix before they forced the new launcher. With this fix the game is even better and seems to run much better than any other fix i have used. Im using a 2060 but i would have thought a 1080 would be more than enough its still a beast card. really appreciate Vaanas work on this

[Khronikos]

Originally posted by papalazarou:

Originally posted by Khronikos:

I just played an hour of this. This patch is the real deal. I am doing 1440p with fairly consistent 6)FPS and SMAA injected with everything on Quality and Shadows on Balanced.

My 3770K and 1080ti still struggles, so maybe I can tweak some ini settings. Would love a 3080ti on this. Even 4K was running pretty well honestly. Just a few more drops. I could probably lower Quality settings for other things, but I don't want to.

Thank you VERY MUCH for this. I finally will complete this game. It was worth the wait though. 30FPS sucked so hard.

yep its the perfect fix for me, i was playing at 60 with a previous fix before they forced the new launcher. With this fix the game is even better and seems to run much better than any other fix i have used. Im using a 2060 but i would have thought a 1080 would be more than enough its still a beast card. really appreciate Vaanas work on this

Not sure how GPU bound this game is. I only have a 3770K at 4.5 right now, but a 1080ti definitely have some limitations if it has to brute force things. A 3080ti would kick its ass at 1440p and 4K. Would love to test it.

I'm sure I could lower LOD or whatever, but I don't want to.

[Khronikos]

Originally posted by VaanaCZ:

V-Patch for L.A Noire

Version 1.0 - May 10, 2021

I seemingly always perform a first time setup of direct X. I also have a weird joystick popup before LA NOIRE launches. Is any of this related to mod? Or just install issues...

[papalazarou]

Originally posted by Khronikos:

Originally posted by VaanaCZ:

V-Patch for L.A Noire

Version 1.0 - May 10, 2021

A while ago I wanted to replay L.A Noire on my new setup, only to find out that the game was locked to 30 FPS and didn't support my monitor's aspect ratio. With this fact in mind, I started to search for fixes, only to learn that most of them sucked.

After determining that all the available fixes were either unintuitive to use for the average user or lacking in features, I sought out to make my own patch, mainly looking to tackle the 30 FPS cap and the aspect ratio limitations. Later in development it became clear to me that what I had made was worth publishing for others to use... so here we are.

FEATURES

• A totally uncapped FPS using a new method. Previous ways of unlocking the framerate would allow only 60 FPS and if you happened to drop a few frames below 60, your game would run slower. Now, the game can now run at any framerate (60+) and the game speed will always be correct, even if you're dropping frames. Please note that your GPU driver might still limit your FPS based on your current monitor's refresh rate.
  
• Corrected braking speed on high FPS. No more gliding on ice. As a side-effect, the case "The Golden Butterfly" is beatable again.
  
• Support for Ultrawide resolutions using built-in FOV correction. Now, there is no need to install and use special tools.
  
• Ability to set a custom FOV. You can set a custom FOV multiplier in the config file, in case your game feels too zoomed in/out.
  
• Support for aspect ratios slimmer than 16:9. The black bars on 16:10, 4:3 or 5:4 have been removed and the game now uses your whole screen.
  
• Borderless window support. The game now runs in a borderless window by default, which allows you to alt-tab faster and also has the effect of disabling v-sync.
  
• Custom resolutions. You can force the game to run in a resolution of your choice by modifying the config file. This is very useful if you're trying to run the game on an unsupported resolution, like it is with 21:9 screens.

If you wanna read more about what it does and how it works, check out the GitHub page: https://github.com/VaanaCZ/LANVP

Disclaimer: Some missions or activities may still be unbeatable when playing with a high framerate. If you encounter such an issue, disable the FPS unlock in the config file (lanvp.ini in the game folder), restart the game, pass the current section, re-enable the FPS unlock in the config and restart the game again. Please make sure to report the problem on the Steam forums, ModDB comments, or via GitHub issues so that we can work on a fix.

DOWNLOAD & INSTALLATION

Download the patch from GitHub[github.com] or from ModDB.

Extract the archive. Simply drag and drop dinput8.dll inside the game folder (same location as LaNoire.exe) and launch the game as usual. No special setup required.
Supported game builds are 2617 and 2663 (current version as of May 2021), including both Steam & R* Launcher releases.

CONFIGURATION

When first launched, V-Patch creates a configuration file inside the L.A. Noire game folder. By default, it bears the name lanvp.ini. Here you can enable/disable or change the features mentioned above.

An explanatory comment is included above each option, just in case you get lost ;)

Check out the full guide here:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2483565916

SHOWCASE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFsFdUMLC8M

KNOWN ISSUES

• Car steering is more sensitive than it should be.
  
• Certain graphical menu transitions (e.g. when switching outfits) fade out/in slower.
  
• The map has a much lower mouse sensitivity on high framerates.
  
• When force_resolution is enabled, changing the resolution via the in-game settings breaks the GUI. It is recommended not to change the resolution in-game or disable force_resolution in the config before doing so.

CREDITS
Thanks to the following people for taking the time to help with testing V-Patch:
iJuhan
PixellSnow
Pastelblue
Comot
GaroK

I seemingly always perform a first time setup of direct X. I also have a weird joystick popup before LA NOIRE launches. Is any of this related to mod? Or just install issues...

i had no issues with this mod which in my opinion is one of the best fixes i ever saw (and ive seen a lot). I would suggest the game exe properties are changed to run as administrator, . and maybe change steam to run as administrator as well, that may fix it. Its worth a try as a quick fix,

[Khronikos]

Originally posted by papalazarou:

Originally posted by Khronikos:

i had no issues with this mod which in my opinion is one of the best fixes i ever saw (and ive seen a lot). I would suggest the game exe properties are changed to run as administrator, . and maybe change steam to run as administrator as well, that may fix it. Its worth a try as a quick fix,

Okay, I just deleted those installers and put on Admin. No issues with that anymore, but I still have the ProcAddress Fail bug that pops up everytime right before it launches.

It seems related to the joystick but IDK. Mine works just fine in the game, it is a DS4. Not sure I have seen that warning before the newest install. Maybe it is Rockstar's bug or issue on Win 7.

[papalazarou]

Originally posted by Khronikos:

Originally posted by papalazarou:

Okay, I just deleted those installers and put on Admin. No issues with that anymore, but I still have the ProcAddress Fail bug that pops up everytime right before it launches.

It seems related to the joystick but IDK. Mine works just fine in the game, it is a DS4. Not sure I have seen that warning before the newest install. Maybe it is Rockstar's bug or issue on Win 7.

im using an xbox one elite controller so i dunno. i would try without js and see.

[Ghost]

This game is even better at 1080p 144fps I never thought id see the day
Thank you!

[Leak]

God bless you...

[Chaos]

That is impressive! Really appreciate your work!!!