This guide is all about making HDR work in this game on the Steam Deck OLED.
Introduction
Getting HDR in this game is pretty simple, and it works really well. However, the game doesn’t support it right away.
To make it happen, you need to grab a patch for the game. It’s not official, but it’s made by someone who used to work on the game.
This guide will give you quick steps and detailed, step-by-step instructions. Either way, you should be done in just a few minutes!
Quick Instructions
This advice is for folks who know their way around the Steam Deck.
1. Switch to Desktop Mode
First things first, switch to Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck.
2. Go to this link
Visit the specified link.
3. Download “Control HDR v1.5 (Steam).7z”
Get the file named “Control HDR v1.5 (Steam).7z” from there.
4. Overwrite the files in the Control main folder with the files from this patch
Replace the files in the main folder of Control with the ones from this patch.
5. Play the game in DirectX 12
When you’re all set, launch the game and make sure you’re playing it in DirectX 12. That should do the trick!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Switch to Desktop Mode
To go to Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck, follow these steps:
- Press the “STEAM” button.
- Scroll down to “Power” and choose “Switch to Desktop.”
Navigating in Desktop Mode
Once in Desktop Mode, use the controls as follows:
- The right trackpad moves the mouse cursor.
- The right trigger is left-click.
- The left trigger is right-click.
- Press “STEAM” + “X” together to bring up or hide the onscreen keyboard.
Getting a Web Browser
To get a web browser, do the following:
- Click the blue shopping bag at the bottom to open “Discover.”
- Choose “Firefox” to download the web browser.
- After installing Firefox, open it by clicking its logo in the taskbar.
Downloading the HDR Patch
For downloading the HDR Patch:
- In Firefox, click on the address bar.
- Search for “remedy Control hdr patch.”
- Click on the top result named “CONTROL – HDR+ULTRAWIDE+DLSS+RT Patch” on pcgamingwiki or manually go to the specified address.
- Click “Download this file.”
- Download “Control HDR v1.5 (Steam).7z.”
Cutting the Downloaded Patch File
Once the download is complete:
- Click the Downloads symbol next to the browser’s address bar.
- Open the location of the file by clicking the folder icon next to the file name.
- In the “Downloads” folder, find “Control HDR v1.5 (Steam).7z,” right-click, and select “Cut.”
Locating the Control Game Files
To locate the game files:
- Double-click the “Steam” icon on the Desktop.
- Go to “Library.”
- Right-click on “Control Ultimate Edition” in your games list.
- Select “Manage -> Browse local Files.”
Pasting the Downloaded Patch
- Right-click in the game files folder and choose “Paste One File.”
- Now, the downloaded file “Control HDR v1.5 (Steam).7z” is in this folder.
Extracting and Overwriting Patch Files
To apply the patch:
- Right-click the patch file and select “Extract -> Extract archive here.”
- In the pop-up, check “Apply to All” and then click “Overwrite.”
Deleting the Patch File
Once the files are overwritten:
- Right-click on “Control HDR v1.5 (Steam).7z” and select “Move To Trash.”
- In the file browser, click on “Trash,” then click “Empty Trash” and confirm.
Returning to Gaming Mode
- Minimize all windows and double click the Desktop icon “Return To Gaming Mode.”
Launching Control in DirectX 12
- Whenever you start the game, choose “DirectX 12” for HDR access.
Confirming HDR Activation
To confirm HDR activation:
- In Control, go to “Options -> Display” and check if the “HDR” box is ticked.
- Ensure HDR is working by checking for the “HDR” logo next to the brightness slider in the Steam Deck cog-wheel menu.
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