Steam game rendering issues

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by AlexR35, Sep 1, 2024.

  1. AlexR35

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    My Mac is an M2 Max, 32GB
    I've been able to run most Steam games without any issues, however, when I tried running Core Keeper there were issues with the lighting (specifically the torches- they give off no light, making much of the game too dark to see anything) which prevents the game from really being playable.

    Is there any way to change the rendering options within Parallels? I'm curious if anyone else has noticed these kinds of issues with other games. Any suggestions?
    I've tried reaching out to the CoreKeeper discord but not much help there.
     
  2. AlexR35

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    I found the solution if anyone else has this same issue. You need to add a line to the boot order in the Parallels settings:
    1. Close/Shut down the Virtual machine (you can't change settings while it's running)
    2. Click the Parallels icon in the menu bar > click 'Control Center'
    3. Click the cog wheel
    4. Go to the 'Hardware' menu > then 'Boot Order'
    5. Click 'Advanced...'
    6. Paste the following line:
    video.untrimmed_dynamic_cbuffers=1

    Quit the settings and start Windows, the game should now work properly.
     
  3. Vornix4V

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    I had the same issue with Core Keeper on my M2 Max. The lighting was completely off, especially the torches. I tried adding the boot flag video.untrimmed_dynamic_cbuffers=1 as suggested by AlexR35, and it worked like a charm. No more lighting glitches, and the game is now fully playable. Just make sure to shut down the VM completely before making the change. This fix has been a lifesaver for me.
     

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