================================= REQUIREMENTS ================================= - Requires HEVC codec from MS Store. - See under "[REQUIRED] HEVC Codec" to install the free HEVC Codec from Device Manufacturer. This will open 'App Installer' which will confirm with you, if you want to install the codec. If you have already have this installed, the installer will tell you. - Requires Windows 10 or newer. Windows 8.1 and older does not support package installation, thus, not supporting a native HEVC codec. Without the codec, the game will either crash or skip the videos throughout. - Requires build v3.0.0+ (major update; remastered the game and migrates from Unity to UE 5.3). - At least 280 MB available on your storage device. ~140 MB for installation, ~280 MB to download and extract. - 3.5" 5900RPM or better HDD. ================================= IMPORTANT NOTES ================================= - Please ensure you are not using any frame rate limiters, that is locking the FPS below 60 FPS. - These videos can be played on lower resolution without any issues. ================================= RECOMMENDED - FILE VERIFICATION ================================= I highly recommend you perform the file verification steps, to ensure that none of the files are corrupted and/or partially downloaded. All download managers baked in the browsers are a bit funky when downloading large files, hence there is the possibility of the archive being partially downloaded or corrupted in some form. This utilise a free program called QuickSFV, that uses CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) to figure out whether or not the files are 1:1 to the original that I made and packed. A lil' bit more info on this, if the CRC is different to what QuickSFV expected, this typically means the file is corrupted or missing data, as any changes or inconsistencies to the file would immediently throw a CRC error (in QuickSFV case, mark the file as Bad, and state beside the specific file "FAILED - CRC Mismatch). ================================= 1. Extract the 'Slender - The Arrival' folder anywhere. 2. Go into the QuickSFV folder, and extract the files (QuickSFV.EXE, QSFVShll.dll, and Slender - The Arrival - 4K 60 FPS Remastered Pre-Rendered Videos [HEVC].sfv) next to where you have extracted the 'Slender - The Arrival' folder. 3. Open up QuickSFV.EXE, it'll then tell you that you need open up a File Verification database (.sfv) file. Open that open, which is called "Slender - The Arrival - 4K 60 FPS Remastered Pre-Rendered Videos [HEVC].sfv". 4. Let QuickSFV scan through the files, below the menu strip (under File, Options, and Help), you will be able to see the stats, like how many files out of a specific number, have been verified, etc. When this has been completed, the window title will change to "Finished" and will make sound to indicate that. 5. You can now follow through the instructions below. Q. Oh no, QuickSFV failed the file verification, what can I DO? A. Commonly, this will happen due to CRC mismatch. So either, the archive is corrupted, or has not been downloaded completely despite the browser telling you so. I recommend either redownloading the archive, OR use a third-party download manager (JDownloader [Free] or Internet Download Manager [Paid]) as they offer functionalities like file verification after downloading the files. ================================= INSTRUCTIONS - MANUAL INSTALLATION ================================= Open Slender - The Arrival folder (game directory), this can be done via Steam by right clicking on the game, click on Properties, go to Manage, then Browse Local Files. From here, back up by one folder, which takes you to the 'common' folder. Drag and drop the "Slender - The Arrival" folder into the "common" folder. Let the files be replaced unless you want to create backups first. ================================= DISCORD SERVER ================================= Join us at Discord, where you will get live updates regarding any new 4K Remastered FMVs and Pre-Rendered Cutscenes that are in the works and released. Besides this, you will always get the mirror links before anyone or anywhere else. You will now get 3-5 days early access to the releases than anyone or anywhere else! You can have the opportunity to test out, before the release. Invite Link: https://discord.gg/KnsDNgFm2V Please read the rules before doing anything else on the server. ================================= DONATIONS | DONATORS [SPECIAL THANKS] ================================= If you wish to support me with the projects (they do not come cheap considering the cost of living crisis in the UK, on top of over-inflated prices.) you can do so by the following: Nexus Mods Donation [via PayPal]: https://www.nexusmods.com/users/59768371 Bitcoin: bc1qmvt4yqgyz7fq6z8knxywmplt2pfmhx38cdnx6l Ethereum: 0xAA78A2CcBb480eCdABe6b94423089e67a2f56b3C [If you are trying to send me in another form of Cryptocurrency, let me know through Discord, or if you want to donate in another form of payment.] THANK YOU TO THESE DONATORS: - Richard E R - Цыбискин А - Fairlight Imaging - David N - Top Donator [Thank you so much!] - Jermaine W - Nicholas P - FahLou - Victor A - Ben R It really means a lot to see you guys donating. Even just a dollar/pound/euro is appreciated. :) ================================= VERSION HISTORY ================================= v1.0-4kh264 [Compiled on 27/10/2023 @ 5:39pm by NomNom] - Initial Release. - Remastered the videos to 4K. - Frame interpolated the videos to 60 FPS. - Encoded to H264 [AVC]. - Increased the bitrate. v1.0-4khevc [Compiled on 27/10/2023 @ 5:39pm by NomNom] - Initial Release. - Remastered the videos to 4K. - Frame interpolated the videos to 60 FPS. - Encoded HEVC [High Efficieny Video Codec]. - Lowered the bitrate appropriately. ================================= TROUBLESHOOTING ================================= There are few things you can try to resolve an issue that you may be facing. - Ensure that all your game files have been verified through Steam. This can easily be done by right-clicking the game on Steam, go to Properties, then head to Local Files and click on Verify integrity of game files. Then try installing this pack again. - Ensure that the remastered video files have been installed correctly. Follow the instructions at the top, to ensure you have correctly installed the pack. - If you are running the upscales in-game, on a HDD, try defragmenting your HDD using a third-party defraggers, like Defraggler, Smart Defrag [Warning: iObit software contains bloatware], and such as Windows Defragmentation Tool is simply bad.