Preface
Trouble Installing? Please use the following channels if you are having issues installing:
Installation Guide
File Archiver
In order to extract any .7z file, download and install: 7-Zip or Peazip
Extracting with Winrar is known to cause issues.
FPS Limitations
Parts of the game may malfunction if the fps is not limited. See the FPS Limiters section on theTroubleshooting Page
Installation Guide
Step 1
Download & Install: Games For Windows Live
- Extract the folder
- Run gfwllivesetup.exe
- When prompted, select Launch and the GFWL program will launch showing Connection Error. This is to be expected and can be ignored. You DO NOT need to launch this program after installing!
Step 2
Download Shadowrun - DXVK (2.3).zip version of the Pre-installed and updated game.
- Open Shadowrun DXVK (2.3).zip and drag and drop or extract the Shadowrun folder contained inside.
Step 3
Launch Shadowrun.exe
- Then sign in to your Microsoft account by pressing home or fn+home on the keyboard. (This is any account that can log in to Xbox.com)
- Enter your key when prompted. The first time login/activation loading circle may take 5-20 minutes (see Getting a key section below)
Step 4
Configure Resolution and in-game Advanced Video Settings.
- It's important to set Vertical Sync to "Disable" in the in-game Advanced Video Settings. The other settings can be changed to whatever you like, or left alone.
Getting a Key
If you do not have an old GFWL key laying around, you can purchase Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II from Steam to use its GFWL key to activate Shadowrun.
Or if you already own Flatout Ultimate Carnage on Steam, you can use its CD key to activate Shadowrun as well.
This is possible because specific GFWL games can cross authenticate each other - see General Errors and Info
Once Purchased
- No installation is required
- In your Steam Library, right-click on your newly purchased game
- Go to manage - CD keys
- Copy the Legacy GFWL key
How many uses can I get out of a key?
It is theorized that each individual key can be used between 10-15 times with no ties to account or computer. This means you can share your key with anyone until the key is permanently used up.
For further key details, see PC Key Activation