GUIDE: How to make Deadly Premonition run in HD @ 60fps (and fix other issues)

[parabolee]

UPDATE JANUARY 2018: Added controller fixes & fixes fr latest Windows update.

Major update to this guide coming soon...

INTRODUCTION :

Since the recent release of the new season of Twin Peaks, I expect there will be an increase in people interested in playing the magical wonder that is Deadly Premonition (which was heavily inspired by Twin Peaks).

Like Twin Peaks, Deadly Premonition is a wonderful, bizarre and unique experience. Unfortunately, it is one that is mostly hindered by the unfortunate fact that every single version of this game has serious problems in one form or another.

The original 360 version has the horrible over the shoulder camera and wonky controls and the PS3 version has a horrifically bad framerate. While the PC version suffers from a locked 720p resolution and no graphics options!

However, thanks to modder Durante and some other dedicated fans; once you know how to make it work, it is by far the best version. There are a few excellent guides that help with this, but many are out of date and some are incomplete.

So I have put together this guide to help everyone new and old get this game up and running at its absolute best. Be warned though, even at its best the game is pretty clunky. But we can at least get you running Deadly Premonition the best it can be.

Thanks first to LentFilms for his very useful "Essential MODs" thread, and AngularGraphics original NeoGaf thread. And most importantly Durante's DSFix, without which none of this would be possible and there would never exist a half decent version of Deadly Premonition to play!

Ok so read and follow these steps carefully and be patient. If you have any issues please post and I will try and help.

INSTALLATION :

Once you have Deadly Premonition installed via Steam or GOG you will need DPfix to fix the 720 and 30fps lock (also makes the game less prone to crash)-

http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DPfix095.zip

This pack includes:

1) Durante's DPfix 0.9.5, this fixes the locked 720p resolution issue.
2) InfiniteNine's HD font/HUD/icon pack.
3) Shlomo's improved textures for the in-game menu.

To install, simply extract the contents of this zip into the Deadly Premonition install directory.

Steam usually = C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Deadly Premonition The Director's Cut
GOG usually = C:\Games\Deadly Premonition\

Next, you need to edit the dpfix.ini file that you just copied into your install location.

Read the instructions in the ini file carefully to understand what settings are what and what your PC is likely to handle. If you simply want 1080p at 60fps with a decent graphics card (anything over a 960 should be good. Let me know if anyone has issues with a card and these settings), then I recommend these settings. Lower them for lesser cards (Note: DO NOT just copy and paste these settings, they are not formatted correctly, manually enter them) -

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# Internal rendering resolution of the game
renderWidth 1920
renderHeight 1080

# The display width/height, will be used for fullscreen mode and as window size in windowed mode
presentWidth 1920
presentHeight 1080

#Anti Aliasing
aaQuality 3
aaType SMAA

# Texture filtering
filteringOverride 2

# Shadows
shadowMapScale 2
improveShadowPrecision 1

# Reflections
reflectionScale 2

# Depth of Field
improveDOF 1
addDOFBlur 1

# SSAO Scale
ssoaScale 1
ssoaType VSSA02

# Other options

enableTextureOverride 1

forceWindowed 1

bordelessFullscreen 1

fullscreenHz 60

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Then save the dpfix.ini!


If you wish to play with a DualShock 4 (or PS2/3 controller) then you will want Parsnip's button replacement pack. Download this -

http://beerlake.net/dp-stuff/47549036.dds
Mirror -
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dfzv20q72bzsehl/47549036.dds?dl=1

Then copy to the "tex_override" folder in the "dpfix" folder of your install location.

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Next (and this part is missing from most guides but recommended by Durante) you will need RivaTuner Statistics Server in order to maintain 60fps. Without this, the game seems to lock at 45 or under for unknown reasons. Grab that here -

http://www.guru3d.com/files-get/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download,13.html

Install and run. Then add DP.exe to the applications, set "Application detection level" to high and the "Framerate limiter" to 60fps. You will need to run this before launching the game every time so it is running in the background.


Now launch the game and from the launcher go to the options and disable FULLSCREEN (as we are using DPfix to force borderless windowed, which is needed for triple buffering and a solid framerate). You should now be able to launch the game and it SHOULD work and in HD with a solid framerate!

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CRASHING ISSUES WITH NEWER OPERATING SYSTEMS

The game has a tendency to crash as soon as you start the game or load a save in Windows 10 (especially after the creator's updates).

There are two known fixes for this:

1. Make sure you have the latest Nvidia drivers (do a clean install if needed) and then try launching from DP.exe.

2. If that does not work then try uninstalling LAV Filters -

http://www.uninstallhelps.com/how-to-uninstall-lav-filters-0-44.html

3. If this still does not work, then try setting the DP.exe compatibility to Windows 98. Failing that please post here and let me know and I will see what I can do to help.


CONTROLLER ISSUES

DP has another issue that can effect many people in which the right stick has its axis swapped for unknown reasons. If you get this issue then follow these solutions.


DUALSHOCK 4

If you are using STEAM and a DS4 there is an easy fix, but you will have to use InputMapper instead of Steams built-in DS4 support. Make sure you run InputMapper and sync the DS4 BEFORE running Steam. This only works if InputMapper is able to connect in Exclusive mode. If you can not do that and can't find a fix try the 360 fix) -

https://inputmapper.com/


360/XBOX ONE (OR GENERIC CONTROLLERS)

For 360/Xbox One controllers I have a better solution coming soon.

But for now here is a fully usable solution. First, enable controller mapping in Steam. Goto SETTINGS > CONTROLLER > GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS. Then enable the 360 controller mapping (or generic for other controllers). Then go back to your Library, right click and select EDIT STEAM CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION. Then BROWSE CONFIGS then COMMUNITY. You can even goto OTHER CONTROLLER TYPES for more options. Most will work. There are several to choose from that fix the issue in different ways.

The most reliable is a remapping of K/M, if you use that be sure to choose Keyboard as your controller type in DP's settings. The downside is that you will not get controller button prompts. However, I will be uploading a texture replacement to use along with my own K/M mapping soon that will fix this issue.

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BONUS: Install these SweetFX files for improved colour saturation -
http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/648811126894901541

Also check out "-3xA'Lu©κy's" great guide for a bunch of fixes, patches and an exe that allows you to skip the intros! See the first link in the troubleshooting section.

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TROUBLESHOOTING:

If you are still having issues running the game or experiencing crashes, first try a reboot. For some people, the game only works when it is the first thing ran after a reboot (other than RTSS, InputMapper and Steam/GOG).

If that does not work try launching from DP.exe directly.

Or setting compatability mode to Windows 98 (also useful for some chapters that are crash happy and then turning back off when you get to the next save point as it sometimes makes videos jittery).

Failing these try the fixes listed at the following links -

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=594875543
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=87939597&postcount=1

http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/613940109918774564/


Outside of those, please feel free to post here and I will try my best to help.

And lastly, take a look at the Deadly Premonition fan site Welcome to Greenvale for guides, help, secrets and more -

http://shshatteredmemories.com/greenvale/

And my one tip I would give all new players is to complete the "nameless flower" sidequest as soon as possible. It will give you a radio that you can use to fast travel to any location you have been to or peeked into. Saves you from the driving sections that wear out their welcome quickly.

[parabolee]

Glad to hear! Enjoy!

[ansha]

is there a way to fix flickering lights indoors?

[parabolee]

Sorry for the delayed responce. I have not had that issue.

[IM THE FBI]

Just open the game from the DP.exe not launcher/steam and it should work fine or even better than it did.At least that makes the game work for me after all the updates (windows updates/nvidia drivers)

[parabolee]

引用自 IM THE FBI：

Just open the game from the DP.exe not launcher/steam and it should work fine or even better than it did.At least that makes the game work for me after all the updates (windows updates/nvidia drivers)

WOW, good work. I swear I tried this but it must have been after I tried installing the DP PhysX file. After reading your message I did a clean install of the Nvidia drivers and tried launching from DP.exe and boom, worked! AWESOME!

Thanks! Adding to guide.

EDIT: Well that worked ONE time! Now it crashes every time again! ARRGH!!

EDIT 2: looks like uninstalling the LAV filters are what fixed it for me this time. I'm up and running great again. Think I need to rebuiold this guide and move it to it's own website along with my texture project.

[PlagueofMidgets]

Anyone know where I can download the HD Re-texture Pack from here: https://www.gog.com/forum/deadly_premonition_directors_cut/essentail_mods/post20

[parabolee]

引用自 PlagueofMidgets：

Anyone know where I can download the HD Re-texture Pack from here: https://www.gog.com/forum/deadly_premonition_directors_cut/essentail_mods/post20

Yes, I have that and a few other textures packs. I intend to put together a collection along with a website to encourage other players to contribute texture upgrades. Hopefully we can crowd source a whole HD remaster :)

[PlagueofMidgets]

引用自 parabolee：

引用自 PlagueofMidgets：

Anyone know where I can download the HD Re-texture Pack from here: https://www.gog.com/forum/deadly_premonition_directors_cut/essentail_mods/post20

Yes, I have that and a few other textures packs. I intend to put together a collection along with a website to encourage other players to contribute texture upgrades. Hopefully we can crowd source a whole HD remaster :)

Yeah I am suprised there aren't more texture mods considering how many people like the game.

[v00d00m4n]

引用自 Dro：

throwing my hat into the ring to add to the Essential Mod Pack

Working on my HD Re-texture Pack that fixes some real low quality textures on the PC version

All my textures are true to the original game and are 2x to 4x the size of vanilla textures

Dl Link here - just unzip into your Dpfix\tex_override folder

version 1 Download Link:
www106.zippyshare.com/v/4dw1m9NW/file.html


Re-textures include:

-Parking Lots/Asphalt lots
- Multiple grass textures
- Sidewalks
- Hotel Blanket
- Emily's Default outfit
- George's Outfit and specular/reflection maps
- HD clouds
- Raincoat Killer
- Police car/suv interiors
- Dirt road

some previews attached

https://www.gog.com/upload/forum/2017/07/e810e2f3222e0b957ec259f1ae44ae03fe468d04.jpg

https://www.gog.com/upload/forum/2017/07/f732b9d8408d0f8c40bf1cc2621e8cc9a5434e11.jpg

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Here is my Color Grading/DOF Fix (no sweetfx needed)

Tones down the over-bloomed washed out color FX and makes the game look more natural. Less vivid and bloomy than Immersive default with a slightly different DOF

Should be MUCH easier to apply a SweetFX on top of this than the normal game

Install it over this (highly recommend deleting the DPFIX\Texture_Override\ from this mod)

http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/613940477956873544/?ctp=4#c353916981468835789

DOWNLOAD HERE
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http://www99.zippyshare.com/v/YiftFZry/file.html

Just drop it into your Deadly Premition Folder

SCREENSHOTS
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side by side comparison

http://i.imgur.com/wu2Mh1K.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JYMj6Ud.png

Dude, calling this Color grading fix as YOURS and not crediting and clearly stating it as mine, kinda selfish, wrong, and plagiatristic, especially when header of "YOUR" fix says this:

// Final postprocessing pixel shader, DOF, color grading and bloom here
// Analysed and modified by Voodooman. http://twitter.com/v00d00m4n
// This shader is part of Immersive Premonition mod. Feel free to mod
// and distribute, but please

dont remove copyright credit

.

I allowed to mod and distribute it, but i did not allow to remove copyright credit, and this not only means credit in file, but credit in general as well. You violated my terms of permission to mod and distribute this file by not crediting me and falsely claiming that this fix is YOURS.

You cant call this fix YOURs when it just a tweaking of mine fix. Please, be a fair man, edit all of your post where you stated its your fix and

replace part "MY FIX" with "Fix by Voodooman (part of Immersive Premonition mod) with my minor tweaks", to be fair

and to follow brief licence terms of this mod. When you violate rule "dont remove credit" you make whole deal invalid and are not anymore allowed to distribute and mod it.

You know, i would not mind if you would have just called it a "This fix" without "my" part, but when you falsely claim that something you did not is "yours", after you just tweaked 3 and half vars to your liking following my comments that explained what part of code does what, and you did it without even spending a time on analyzing asm code - well, thats not just wrong, but totaly unfair, disrespectful and ungretful towards me and time i spent making my mod, part of which you just falsely claimed to be "yours".

[Kuruseida]

Where can I get this game cheap ?

[parabolee]

引用自 Shingatsu：

Where can I get this game cheap ?

It is always on sale for a few dollars. Right now there are nom deals going, so either wait a few days (honestly it is that often) or try eBay.

EDIT: Actualy found a deal

$5 -

https://www.lbostore.com/game2.php?id=2662

[SirYumYumms]

I'm simply trying to run the game in 1080 windowed mode.

I have downloaded the suggested DPfix095, read the instructions, and deleted the #'s in the .ini files for what I think would work.
It is not. Still runs at 720 windowed.

On a Win 7 OS (old skool I know)

Any suggestions?
I am open to share screen shots of my process.

[parabolee]

引用自 SirYumYumms：

I'm simply trying to run the game in 1080 windowed mode.

I have downloaded the suggested DPfix095, read the instructions, and deleted the #'s in the .ini files for what I think would work.
It is not. Still runs at 720 windowed.

On a Win 7 OS (old skool I know)

Any suggestions?
I am open to share screen shots of my process.

Can you paste your ini file?

[SirYumYumms]

Can you paste your ini file? [/quote]

@parabolee
I sent you a friend request so we're not posting posting useless information here.

[parabolee]

OK accepted