Modern Windows Version (Steam)

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Auto-Update Can't Be Disabled

You can't disable auto-update in Steam, but if your saved games become invalid, you can revert back to a compatible version of GnollHack as follows:

1. Go to GnollHack Properties in Steam.
2. Go to the Betas tab.
3. Select a compatible version of GnollHack there.

Integrated GPU Used by Default

• By default, GnollHack uses the integrated GPU to render its graphics.
• You can activate the dedicated GPU in Windows' Settings → System → Display → Graphics. Please see Selecting GPU for Modern Windows Port (Steam) how to do it.

Steam Platform Features

• Save File Synchronization — Sync your saved games across multiple PCs.
• Revert to Old Version — You can revert to an old version using the Betas tab in the GnollHack properties in Steam (see above).

Recommended Graphics Settings

GnollHack Settings

• GPU Acceleration: On
• Map FPS: 60
• Screen Resolution: Recommended (Default) — Maximum Resolution @ Maximum Refresh Rate
• Screen Scale: Default
• Platform Render Loop: On

Notes

• Screen resolution and refresh rate can only be adjusted in the full-screen mode.

Windows Settings

In the case of multiple GPUs, in System → Display → Graphics, please add:

• Desktop App (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GnollHack\GnollHackM.exe) → GPU Preference: High Performance — Uses the dedicated GPU.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Loading Doesn't Finish

For some people, the loading doesn't finish after they click the Play Game button. They are stuck on "Done Loading" phase.

Solution 1: Change Current System Locale for Non-Unicode Programs to English (United States)

If you have a non-English Windows, you can try to change Control Panel → Region → Administrative → Change system locale to English (United States).

Here are step-by-step instructions how to do it:

1. Open Control Panel.

2. Click Clock and Region.
   

3. Click Region.
   

4. Select the Administrative tab and click Change system locale.
   

5. Select English (United States) as current system locale.
   

6. Click OK to accept everything.

Solution 2: Install Game from MSIX Package

You can install the game using an MSIX package. For some reason, your system is incompatible with the unpackaged Steam version.

• For more information, please see Modern Windows Version (MSIX).

More Information

• System Requirements for Modern Windows Port
• CPU and GPU Usage Modes in Modern Windows Port
• Known Issues in Modern Windows Port
• How Modern Windows Version Differs from Legacy Windows Version
• Hotkey Support in Modern Windows Port