As this product uses the Steam® service provided by Valve, please install the Steam® client, and create an account in order to play "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE."
For more information on how to use Steam®, please click here.
Q.
What is the launcher?
Steam®
A.
The launcher is this menu screen that pops up after clicking the Play button,
where you can start the game and change the default environment settings.
Q.
How do I start the game?
Steam®
A.
For more information on how to use Steam®, please click here.
Q.
The game is running, but at slow speed.
Steam®
A.
Please try adjusting the following settings:
- Start the launcher, go to the default environment settings, and change the Graphics Quality to "Very Light."
- Start the launcher, go to the default environment settings, and set the startup monitor to one that can be used by the graphics board.
Programs like virus scanning software can affect game performance, so please try closing all other programs before starting the game.
Note: The issue may not be resolved if the PC does not meet the system requirements.
Please check here for more details about the system requirements.
Q.
Does the game support onboard graphics?
Steam®
A.
No, the game does not support onboard graphics.
Q.
The game does not start.
Steam®
A.
Please try closing all other programs, such as virus scanning software, and then start the game. You may also want to check if the graphics board driver is up to date and supported by the OS installed on your PC.
Installing DirectX® End-User Runtime may also fix the issue. Please access the site below to download the Web installer and install it properly.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109
Note: The issue may not be resolved if the PC does not meet the system requirements.
Please check here for more details about the system requirements.
Please try resetting the settings for the startup monitor and screen size via the default environment settings in the launcher.
In addition, if your device has undergone a Windows update or you have switched to a new display,
then updating the desktop resolution for the new display in the Windows® display settings will update the Windows® display information, which may also allow the game to start properly.
If the issue still persists, then changing the following default environment settings from the launcher may resolve the issue:
(a) If movies do not play properly, you can turn off playback in the Movies settings.
(b) If background music does not play properly, you can turn off playback in the BGM settings.
(c) If sound effects do not play properly, you can turn them off in the SE settings.
(d) If voice does not play properly, you can turn off playback in the Voice settings.
Q.
Does the game support 4K?
Steam®
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
Nintendo Switch™
A.
The Windows® and PlayStation®5 versions support 4K. You can also play the game with ultra wide settings, but the game will be displayed in 16:9.
Note: The PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ versions do not support 4K.
Q.
How do I set the game to 60 FPS?
Steam®
A.
You can change the FPS settings via the default environment settings in the launcher.
Q.
The game is running, but there is no sound.
Steam®
A.
Please check the Windows® sound device settings to confirm if the audio device you want to use is selected as the default device.
Q.
Audio is not playing properly.
Steam®
A.
Please make sure that the sound driver is up to date.
You can check with the hardware manufacturer to obtain and install the appropriate driver for your model.
Q.
Is the Windows® version of "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE" completely separate from Steam®?
Steam®
A.
No, the Windows® version of the game requires a Steam® account to play.
Q.
I don't know how to update the game.
Steam®
A.
The game will be checked regularly on the Steam® client and automatically updated as necessary.
Q.
I don't know how to update the game.
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
A.
The game will automatically update when you start playing "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE" while the PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®5 is connected to a network.
You can also update it by selecting the game icon, pressing the Options button, and selecting "Check for Update."
Q.
I don't know how to update the game.
Nintendo Switch™
A.
If your Nintendo Switch™ is connected to a network, the game will be automatically updated.
Q.
Can you change the language of the game?
Steam®
A.
Yes. You can switch languages from the pull-down list in the top right corner of the launcher.
- Available languages:
Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, English
Note:
- On the Steam Deck™, you can switch languages via Properties, General, and then Languages.
- Even if another language has been selected, the audio is only in Japanese.
Q.
Can you change the language of the game?
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
Nintendo Switch™
A.
Yes. You can switch languages from the language settings of the device. (Only for Asian versions other than Japanese)
- Available languages:
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Note: Even if another language has been selected, the audio is only in Japanese.
Q.
How do you uninstall the game?
Steam®
A.
To uninstall the game, go to the Library on your Steam® client, right-click the game "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE,"
and select Manage and then Uninstall. You can also uninstall it from the Control Panel on Windows, via Programs and then Programs and Features.
Note: Uninstalling the Steam® client will also uninstall "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE."
Q.
Can you play the game on the PlayStation®5?
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
A.
Yes, the PlayStation®4 version can be played on the PlayStation®5.
Q.
Can you play the game on the Nintendo Switch™ Lite?
Nintendo Switch™
A.
Yes, the game can be played on the Nintendo Switch™ Lite.
Q.
Can you play the game in TV Mode/Tabletop Mode/Handheld Mode?
Nintendo Switch™
A.
Yes, the game can be played in any of these modes.
Q.
Are touch controls supported?
Nintendo Switch™
A.
No, touch controls are not supported.
About the game
Q.
Can you play the game with your own original officer?
Steam®
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
Nintendo Switch™
A.
Yes, you can create your own officer in "Edit Original Officers" and play the game with that officer.
Q.
Can you have multiple officers as player officers?
Steam®
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
Nintendo Switch™
A.
No, there can only be one player officer.
Q.
Is there a demo mode (with no players)?
Steam®
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
Nintendo Switch™
A.
You can set the demo mode by selecting it in the Options menu.
Note: Demo mode allows the player to observe battles with the computer controlling their force's actions and watch the game progress.
Q.
Is there an editing feature?
Steam®
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
Nintendo Switch™
A.
Yes, the game includes the options "Edit Original Officers" and "Edit Historical Officers."
"Edit Historical Officers" can be unlocked by completing scenarios with your own original officer.
Q.
How do I use the "Officer CG Edit Tool"?
Steam®
A.
Start the launcher and select "Officer CG Edit Tool." You can check the instruction manual via Help and then "Display Readme(H)."
Q.
Some images imported into the "Officer CG Edit Tool" become distorted.
Steam®
A.
In some cases, even if the image is the correct file format, the file settings or size may cause issues.
If this bug occurs, access “Open Readme” via Help in the "Officer CG Edit Tool" to check the correct file format and try changing the file format or image size.
Q.
Can I carry over officer data from previous games?
Steam®
A.
Yes. Original officer data can be carried over from "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV" and "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle."
Others
Q.
When I select Extras in the title menu, there is nothing displayed.
Steam®
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
Nintendo Switch™
A.
Content will be displayed when the extras are added to the game.
Is there any difference in features between platforms?
PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
Nintendo Switch™
A.
Certain features of the Windows® version are restricted depending on the platform.
PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™:
- The language cannot be changed.
- Mouse and keyboard controls cannot be used.
- For "Create Original Officers" and "Edit Original Officers," the Biography cannot be set.
- Original officers cannot be output externally or loaded.
- Original officers created in "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV" and "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle" cannot be loaded.
- The "Officer CG Edit Tool" feature allowing you to load an image to use as an officer's face cannot be used.
- There are also different controls and options depending on the platform.
