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This page provides fixes to commonly encountered issues, and answers to frequently asked questions.
This page provides fixes to commonly encountered issues, and answers to frequently asked questions.


It would be impossible to list absolutely every issue and question that may come up on this page. If you're facing an issue or have a question that doesn't appear on this page, please feel welcome to join the Red Faction Community Discord and ask it. It's extremely likely that someone there knows the answer and would be happy to help you.
For issues or questions that aren't covered on this page, feel free to join the Red Faction Community Discord below for help from other community members.


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==Frequently Asked Questions==
==Frequently Asked Questions==
===Where can I get a copy of Red Faction: Armageddon?===
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Red Faction: Armageddon is available digitally at the following storefronts:
===I have an old disc copy of Red Faction: Armageddon from when it first came out. Can I activate it on Steam?===
 
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[https://store.steampowered.com/app/55110/Red_Faction_Armageddon Steam]
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{{FAQ|question|Where can I get a copy of Red Faction: Armageddon?|Red Faction: Armageddon is available digitally at the following storefronts:
[https://www.gog.com/game/red_faction_armageddon GOG]
* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55110/Red_Faction_Armageddon Steam]
 
* [https://www.gog.com/game/red_faction_armageddon GOG]
[https://www.humblebundle.com/store/agecheck/red-faction-armageddon Humble Bundle]
* [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/agecheck/red-faction-armageddon Humble Bundle]
 
For console:
For console:
* [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/red-faction-armageddon/BWB89BB14C5H Xbox]
* PlayStation
Additionally, retail copies for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 can be purchased secondhand. }}


[https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/red-faction-armageddon/BWB89BB14C5H Xbox]
{{FAQ|question|Will Red Faction: Armageddon run on my computer?|System Requirements:
 
[https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/red-faction-armageddon/cid=UP1005-NPUB30574_00-RFADIGITALDNLOAD?emcid=ps-se-717&utm_medium=Paid_Search_%7Bps%7D&utm_campaign=Playstation&utm_source=Google&utm_term=ps-se-717&utm_content=Brand PlayStation (Link no longer viewable in browser, find game on your PS3 directly.)]
 
Additionally, retail copies for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 can be purchased secondhand.
 
===Will Red Faction: Armageddon run on my computer?===
System Requirements:


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Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound
Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound


To fix issues with running Armageddon on modern systems, please read the "Common Issues" section of the FAQ below.
To fix issues with running Armageddon on modern systems, please read the "Common Issues" section of the FAQ below. }}
 
===I have an old disc copy of Red Faction: Armageddon from when it first came out. Can I activate it on Steam?===
(Needs confirmed)
 
===Can I play Red Faction: Armageddon in first person?===
There are mods available for playing in first person:
 
[https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=4516 RFA First Person Mod by SlaveOfSelf]
 
[https://github.com/MartianMadman/RFA_1stPerson MartianMadman's 1st Person mod]
 
===Can I make custom maps/levels for Red Faction: Armageddon?===
There are currently no tools available for creathing custom maps/levels for Armageddon.
 
===Where can I find Red Faction: Armageddon mods?===
Mods for Red Faction: Armageddon are available on [https://www.factionfiles.com Faction Files], [https://www.nexusmods.com/redfactionarmageddon Nexus mods], and [https://www.moddb.com/games/red-faction-armageddon Moddb].


===How can I install and use Red Faction: Armageddon mods?===
{{FAQ|question|Can I play Red Faction: Armageddon in first person?|There are currently two mods available for playing in first person:
Follow the installation instructions included with each mod for instructions.
* {{FFLink|4516|First Person Mod by SlaveOfSelf}}
* [https://github.com/MartianMadman/RFA_1stPerson First Person Mod by MartianMadMan ] }}
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{{FAQ|question|Can I make custom maps/levels for Red Faction: Armageddon?|There are currently no tools available for creating custom maps/levels for Armageddon. }}


{{FAQ|question|Where can I find Red Faction: Armageddon mods?|Mods for Red Faction: Armageddon are available on [https://www.factionfiles.com Faction Files], [https://www.nexusmods.com/redfactionarmageddon NexusMods], and [https://www.moddb.com/games/red-faction-armageddon Moddb]. }}
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==Common Issues==
==Common Issues==
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{{FAQ|issue|The campaign won't start and boots back to the main menu or crashes|This issue may be caused by a specific Steam update. Another cause, which applies to both Steam and GOG versions, is having an AMD CPU with more than 16 cores.|
* '''Solution for Steam version only''':
Go to the Steam game library and right click Red Faction: Armageddon.
Click the Properties tab and go to the Betas section. Click the arrow on the dropdown box and select <code>publicbeta</code>, then close the Properties window.
Red Faction: Armageddon should now have <code>[publicbeta]</code> next to the title. It will download the required files, and the campaign should now launch properly.


===The campaign won't start and boots back to the main menu or crashes===
* '''Solution for Steam and GOG versions''':
This is a Steam only issue caused by a Steam update. THQ Nordic pushed a beta build To fix it. Go to your library and right click Red Faction: Armageddon.
Use AMD Ryzen Master to enable "legacy compatibility mode". Alternatively, use the "Game Mode" profile provided by AMD to enable legacy mode.
Click the properties tab and go to the Betas section. Click the arrow on the dropdown box and select "publicbeta" without quotes, then close the properties window.
Red Faction: Armageddon should now have "[publicbeta]" next to the title, without the quotes. It will download the required files, and the campaign should now launch properly.
The Steam version may still require the fixes listed below to work properly, as does the GOG version.
 
This problem can also be caused in any version by having a CPU that has more than 16 cores. If you have more than 16 cores and have an AMD CPU:
Enable "legacy compatibility mode" using AMD Ryzen Master, AMD also provide a pre-made profile called "Game Mode" which enables legacy mode.
 
Unknown if Intel chips are affected by this issue at the moment. Process Lasso may be a potential fix by limiting the amount of cores Armageddon can access.
 
===My game is crashing constantly or otherwise not running smoothly===
Here are the recommended compatibility settings for Armageddon on modern systems:
 
Windows 7 Compatibility Mode OR Windows XP (Service Pack 3) Compatibility Mode
 
Check "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations" (Fixes brief freezing when using alt-tab)
 
Additionally, patching the game executable to be large address aware, giving it an extra 2GBs of memory, has been found to consistently fix crashing and general stability issues alongside the outlined compatibility settings. You can find a simple tool to help patch the executable [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 here], or manually patch it using [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=388 CFF Explorer]. This should not trigger VAC in Infestation Mode in the Steam version as it is not a cheat. (Use at your own risk in online.) The GOG version does not use VAC. https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/anticheat/vac_integration
 
===My game is lagging and no controller input is being detected===
This happens when you have multiple controllers connected, or your current controller is being detected as any controller other than the first controller. Please unplug all extra controllers or have your current controller connected as the first controller to fix this issue. Alternatively, play with keyboard and mouse input after disconnecting all controllers.


===No mouse or keyboard input is being detected even after unplugging all controllers===
It is currently unknown whether Intel chips are impacted by this issue. Using [https://bitsum.com/ Process Lasso] to limit the number of cores the game can access may provide a potential solution. }}
Virtual Joystick/Controller drivers can cause issues with keyboard and mouse input detection in Armageddon. Please uninstall or disable any drivers related to it before attempting to play Armageddon with keyboard and mouse input.


===All text in the game is broken and audio is silent===
{{FAQ|question|My game is consistently crashing or not running smoothly|Here are the recommended compatibility settings for Armageddon on modern systems:
Your player_options.rfao_pc file was corrupted. Delete it and the game will generate a new one on startup, fixing this problem.
* Windows 7 Compatibility Mode OR Windows XP (Service Pack 3) Compatibility Mode
This will erase your Infestation and Ruin Mode progress. Campaign progress will be unaffected except all upgrades will be erased.
* Tick "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations" (Fixes brief freezing when using alt-tab)


You can find this file at:
Additionally, patching the game executable to be large address aware, giving it an extra 2GBs of memory, has been found to consistently fix crashing and general stability issues alongside the outlined compatibility settings. To patch the executable, you can search for the "4GB Patch" tool on [https://ntcore.com NTCore]. The "CFF Explorer" on NTCore can also be used to manually patch the executable. This should not trigger [https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/anticheat/vac_integration VAC] in Infestation Mode in the Steam version as it is not a cheat, although it should be used at your own risk during online. The GOG version does not use VAC. }}


Steam - <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\55110\remote\
{{FAQ|issue|My game is lagging and controller input is not being detected|This happens when you have multiple controllers connected, or your current controller is being detected as any controller other than the first controller|Unplug all extra controllers or have your current controller connected as the first controller to fix this issue. Alternatively, disconnect all controllers and play with keyboard and mouse input. }}


GOG - %LOCALAPPDATA%\GOG.com\Galaxy\Applications\51153456908161049\Storage\
{{FAQ|issue|No mouse or keyboard input is being detected even after unplugging all controllers|Virtual Joystick/Controller drivers can cause issues with keyboard and mouse input detection in Armageddon.|Uninstall or disable any drivers relating to joysticks or controllers before attempting to play Armageddon with keyboard and mouse input. This issue only applies to virtual Joystick/Controller software and not standard XInput (such as Xbox 360 or Xbox One controllers). }}
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{{FAQ|issue|All text in the game is broken and audio is silent|The <code>player_options.rfao_pc</code> file is likely corrupted.|Delete the player_options.rfao_pc file and the game will generate a new one on startup. This will erase your Infestation and Ruin Mode progress. Campaign progress will be unaffected except all upgrades will be erased.


===Video settings won't save===
This file can be found at:
According to pcgamingwiki.com the issue may be caused by newer versions of Windows. To fix it, set rf4_launcher.exe to run in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode OR Windows XP (Service Pack 3) Compatibility Mode.
* '''Steam''': <code><Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\55110\remote\</code>
* '''GOG''': <code>%LOCALAPPDATA%\GOG.com\Galaxy\Applications\51153456908161049\Storage\</code> }}


===Player falls out of minecart during fight with Adam Hale===
{{FAQ|issue|Video settings won't save|According to [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/ PCGamingWiki], the issue may be caused by newer versions of Windows.|Set the <code>rf4_launcher.exe</code> file in your game directory to run in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode OR Windows XP (Service Pack 3) Compatibility Mode. }}
Users have reported that limiting framerate to 60 fixes the issue.


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{{FAQ|question|Player falls out of minecart during fight with Adam Hale|Users have reported that limiting framerate to 60 fixes the issue. }}
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