Do not buy this game on STEAM

[[TW]Sergeant Beanbag]

The Steam version IS the worst version among all PC platforms.(GOG, EPIC, Gamepass)

Lacking of contents, DLCs not included and worst of all, It will break your PC.

You will be surprise that a PC capable of running The Evil Within 2 max out is struggling to run The Evil Within 1 with lowest setting.

And the most shockingly of all is Microsoft(now owns Bethesda) knows this issue but decide not to update the Steam version anyway.

This kind of business practice is the true EVIL.

Stay away from the Steam version.

Better yet, don't ever touch this game.

You have been warned.

[mdesaleah]

Not sure about optimization.

But comparing the Epic version to Steam. The Steam version just runs worse. So it could even be missing optimization.

[[TW]Sergeant Beanbag]

Originally posted by mdesaleah:

Not sure about optimization.

But comparing the Epic version to Steam. The Steam version just runs worse. So it could even be missing optimization.

Even the GOG version runs better than the Steam version,at least it's payable on my pc instead of this, still it lacks a lot of contents compare to the Gamepass version anyway (First Person View mode, FOV slider, Camera bob adjustment, and more)

Using optimization as an reason for you to pay them twice?

Fcvking Microsoft bastrad.

[Desano]

I don't know if you are gonna read this, but you can import gamepass/window store version to steam version.

1)Download gamepass/window store version and sign your bethesda account etc
2)Go to gamepass folder of evil within and cut and paste (Don't copy and paste)
3)Go to steam evil within folder and delete all of it's files inside the folder and after that paste all of gamepass files into steam folder.
4)You can launch evil within on steam now and have all of content from gamepass version

Note : There are some downgrade such as you won't have your old save files so you'll still have to play gamepass save files and also you cannot get achievements from steam.

[Sticky White Stuff]

This is wrong and untrue when it comes to optimization. Steam uses different files to load levels compared to Epic/GOG, thus it is slower when loading a level. Epic/GOG is super fast even on an HDD. You get the OP or Useless DLC weapon(s) depending how you look at it, a janky first person camera option, upgraded sprinting time and... that's it. It also requires a Bethesda Account for you to unlock those perks.

When it comes to Framerate, it's exactly the same. I get 140-170 FPS on my Ryzen 5600X and RX 6600 XT with 16GB RAM and an SSD on Arch Linux.

So the game should be comfy for anyone running below those specs and aiming for 60 FPS.

[[TW]Sergeant Beanbag]

Originally posted by G L U E:

This is wrong and untrue when it comes to optimization. Steam uses different files to load levels compared to Epic/GOG, thus it is slower when loading a level. Epic/GOG is super fast even on an HDD. You get the OP or Useless DLC weapon(s) depending how you look at it, a janky first person camera option, upgraded sprinting time and... that's it. It also requires a Bethesda Account for you to unlock those perks.

When it comes to Framerate, it's exactly the same. I get 140-170 FPS on my Ryzen 5600X and RX 6600 XT with 16GB RAM and an SSD on Arch Linux.

So the game should be comfy for anyone running below those specs and aiming for 60 FPS.

I don't think you know what you are talking about man. Stop being a fanboy.
Although those new features seem like nothing they are still a QoL update,
so the more the better.
And the optimization are listed in the official announcement. It's not about the files.
How can you deny such blatant truth?
At the end of the day, you'll going to ask yourself:
Same price for a better version or an inferior version?

[[TW]Sergeant Beanbag]

Originally posted by Desano:

I don't know if you are gonna read this, but you can import gamepass/window store version to steam version.

1)Download gamepass/window store version and sign your bethesda account etc
2)Go to gamepass folder of evil within and cut and paste (Don't copy and paste)
3)Go to steam evil within folder and delete all of it's files inside the folder and after that paste all of gamepass files into steam folder.
4)You can launch evil within on steam now and have all of content from gamepass version

Note : There are some downgrade such as you won't have your old save files so you'll still have to play gamepass save files and also you cannot get achievements from steam.

I saw that on one of the guides. But I'm dead serious not paying Microsoft a dime for pulling this kind of siht out. Right now playing the GOG pirate(DRM FREE) version and running fine, it's not a great game but at least it works and it do felt better than wasting money on something broken.

[Gato Laser]

Just wait till you find out that the other versions of the game have a First Person mode and Steam version don't lol

[Sticky White Stuff]

Originally posted by TWSergeant Beanbag:

Originally posted by G L U E:

This is wrong and untrue when it comes to optimization. Steam uses different files to load levels compared to Epic/GOG, thus it is slower when loading a level. Epic/GOG is super fast even on an HDD. You get the OP or Useless DLC weapon(s) depending how you look at it, a janky first person camera option, upgraded sprinting time and... that's it. It also requires a Bethesda Account for you to unlock those perks.

When it comes to Framerate, it's exactly the same. I get 140-170 FPS on my Ryzen 5600X and RX 6600 XT with 16GB RAM and an SSD on Arch Linux.

So the game should be comfy for anyone running below those specs and aiming for 60 FPS.

I don't think you know what you are talking about man. Stop being a fanboy.
Although those new features seem like nothing they are still a QoL update,
so the more the better.
And the optimization are listed in the official announcement. It's not about the files.
How can you deny such blatant truth?
At the end of the day, you'll going to ask yourself:
Same price for a better version or an inferior version?

Unlike you, i know the game and the files in and out from both versions. The optimization was done to loading times, increasing them by thrice on a normal HDD.

Go to your game directory ON STEAM, i might add, and go to base folder. This is where the levels are located. See how they are split in parts? They aren't on GOG/Epic or Microsoft.

Yes, those are QOL improvements, but they are so minor that they aren't worth it.
The only big improvement is sprinting time. The pre-order bonus items are useless, and only the Shotgun is used in the non-official speedrun then ditched for the normal Shotgun. The bolts are also useless.

First person is interesting, but it's also janky as hell. It's weird and unresponsive.

Also, the game is awesome, anyone who played it can tell you it's a rough gem.

[Bear]

Originally posted by TWSergeant Beanbag:

Originally posted by G L U E:

This is wrong and untrue when it comes to optimization. Steam uses different files to load levels compared to Epic/GOG, thus it is slower when loading a level. Epic/GOG is super fast even on an HDD. You get the OP or Useless DLC weapon(s) depending how you look at it, a janky first person camera option, upgraded sprinting time and... that's it. It also requires a Bethesda Account for you to unlock those perks.

When it comes to Framerate, it's exactly the same. I get 140-170 FPS on my Ryzen 5600X and RX 6600 XT with 16GB RAM and an SSD on Arch Linux.

So the game should be comfy for anyone running below those specs and aiming for 60 FPS.

I don't think you know what you are talking about man. Stop being a fanboy.
Although those new features seem like nothing they are still a QoL update,
so the more the better.
And the optimization are listed in the official announcement. It's not about the files.
How can you deny such blatant truth?
At the end of the day, you'll going to ask yourself:
Same price for a better version or an inferior version?

how does someone expressing an opinion and their experience make them a fanboy?

[[TW]Sergeant Beanbag]

Originally posted by Laser_Lincoln:

Originally posted by TWSergeant Beanbag:

I don't think you know what you are talking about man. Stop being a fanboy.
Although those new features seem like nothing they are still a QoL update,
so the more the better.
And the optimization are listed in the official announcement. It's not about the files.
How can you deny such blatant truth?
At the end of the day, you'll going to ask yourself:
Same price for a better version or an inferior version?

how does someone expressing an opinion and their experience make them a fanboy?

He who ignores the truth and trying to cover up and justifying its holes is the definition of a fanboy

[Fahrenheit]

Originally posted by TWSergeant Beanbag:

The Steam version IS the worst version among all PC platforms.(GOG, EPIC, Gamepass)

Lacking of contents, DLCs not included and worst of all, It will break your PC.

You will be surprise that a PC capable of running The Evil Within 2 max out is struggling to run The Evil Within 1 with lowest setting.

And the most shockingly of all is Microsoft(now owns Bethesda) knows this issue but decide not to update the Steam version anyway.

This kind of business practice is the true EVIL.

Stay away from the Steam version.

Better yet, don't ever touch this game.

You have been warned.

The only thing lacking is the fighting chance pack. All dlcs are included.

It does not break your PC.

It runs on an old engine, what do you expect?

Stop spreading lies.

[[TW]Sergeant Beanbag]

Originally posted by Fahrenheit:

Originally posted by TWSergeant Beanbag:

The Steam version IS the worst version among all PC platforms.(GOG, EPIC, Gamepass)

Lacking of contents, DLCs not included and worst of all, It will break your PC.

You will be surprise that a PC capable of running The Evil Within 2 max out is struggling to run The Evil Within 1 with lowest setting.

And the most shockingly of all is Microsoft(now owns Bethesda) knows this issue but decide not to update the Steam version anyway.

This kind of business practice is the true EVIL.

Stay away from the Steam version.

Better yet, don't ever touch this game.

You have been warned.

The only thing lacking is the fighting chance pack. All dlcs are included.

It does not break your PC.

It runs on an old engine, what do you expect?

Stop spreading lies.

What lies?

Originally posted by Fahrenheit:

Originally posted by TWSergeant Beanbag:

The Steam version IS the worst version among all PC platforms.(GOG, EPIC, Gamepass)

Lacking of contents, DLCs not included and worst of all, It will break your PC.

You will be surprise that a PC capable of running The Evil Within 2 max out is struggling to run The Evil Within 1 with lowest setting.

And the most shockingly of all is Microsoft(now owns Bethesda) knows this issue but decide not to update the Steam version anyway.

This kind of business practice is the true EVIL.

Stay away from the Steam version.

Better yet, don't ever touch this game.

You have been warned.

The only thing lacking is the fighting chance pack. All dlcs are included.

It does not break your PC.

It runs on an old engine, what do you expect?

Stop spreading lies.

They added a first person mode + FOV option

Infinite ammo mode

Icons for lantern/sneaking in first person view

Low/Medium options for Camera Bob

The stamina has been adjusted, you can now run for 5 seconds at default stamina(was originally 3 seconds)

The game also feels less janky and smooth

Fanboys be fanboys.

[Fahrenheit]

Sure, I'm a fanboy. So what? The things you mentioned? It's just a patch, not a dlc. Learn to differentiate those. Even without them, the game's a blast with tons of contents.

Steam version is admittedly the worst version, but it's playable. Which is why I have hundreds of hours in the game. If it breaks your PC, you need a new one. Don't blame the game.

The sequel runs on a more optimized engine. What's the point of complaining about performance? I still play it just fine.

[[TW]Sergeant Beanbag]

Originally posted by Fahrenheit:

Sure, I'm a fanboy. So what? The things you mentioned? It's just a patch, not a dlc. Learn to differentiate those. Even without them, the game's a blast with tons of contents.

Steam version is admittedly the worst version, but it's playable. Which is why I have hundreds of hours in the game. If it breaks your PC, you need a new one. Don't blame the game.

The sequel runs on a more optimized engine. What's the point of complaining about performance? I still play it just fine.

LOL. The sequel looks better and runs better and It has an open world map. I play the sequel on max setting and you say I need a new PC? In fact, the steam version of the evil within is not optimized on the latest hardware, that's why so many players complaint about the bad performance they haven't encountered YEARS ago!

Guess fanboy will most likely buys a quantum PC to run this turd.

[Fahrenheit]

Originally posted by TWSergeant Beanbag:

Originally posted by Fahrenheit:

Sure, I'm a fanboy. So what? The things you mentioned? It's just a patch, not a dlc. Learn to differentiate those. Even without them, the game's a blast with tons of contents.

Steam version is admittedly the worst version, but it's playable. Which is why I have hundreds of hours in the game. If it breaks your PC, you need a new one. Don't blame the game.

The sequel runs on a more optimized engine. What's the point of complaining about performance? I still play it just fine.

LOL. The sequel looks better and runs better and It has an open world map. I play the sequel on max setting and you say I need a new PC? In fact, the steam version of the evil within is not optimized on the latest hardware, that's why so many players complaint about the bad performance they haven't encountered YEARS ago!

Guess fanboy will most likely buys a quantum PC to run this turd.

Thanks for proving my point on the engine and optimization. Did you read what I said about the sequel? Of course you did not. You are just trying to find a way to validate your pathetic complaints. Never said I needed a NASA computer to run it. I accept its horrible performance and play it normally. Now that is a true fanboy, wouldn’t you agree anime titties man?