| E.X. Troopers English Translation | |
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| General | |
| Author | Fan Translators International |
| Type | Translations |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| License | Mixed |
| Last Updated | 2024/01/01 |
| Links | |
| Download | |
| Website | |
This is a full English translation patch for E.X. Troopers, a spin-off game in the Lost Planet series and exclusive to Japan on PS3 and 3DS.
After 7 years of hard work and dedication, the translation patch was released on the 22 November 2022, the day that marks the 10th anniversary of the game's original release.
Installation
You must be running Luma3DS CFW on your 3DS.
Download the E.X. Troopers 3DS Patch.
Install the game update CIA to your 3DS using FBI.
Insert your E.X. Troopers cartridge and launch the game.
User guide
FAQ
Q. Where do I get the game?
You can purchase the game online from Amazon, eBay, Suruga-ya, and Yahoo Auctions.
This patch will not work without the original game.
Q. What is the best way to play?
Each version has its pros and cons. Please see the table below for more details.
| PS3 | 3DS | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Framerate | ~30 | 30 |
| Max Resolution | 1280×720 | 400×240 |
| Trophy Support | Yes | No |
| 3D Functionality | No | Yes |
| Augmented Reality | No | Yes (AR Cards available here.) |
| Vibration | Yes | No |
| Issues | Requires CFW. Online Multiplayer and Free DLC requires an PSN account. | Requires CFW. |
Q. Why didn’t you use LayeredFS for the 3DS patch?
There are also several movie files that do not play properly using LayeredFS. This patching method mitigates this so that even Old 3DS consoles can play it at full speed.
Q. Can I play online/multiplayer?
Yes. Multiplayer Co-op Missions and PVP are unlocked towards the end of Episode 1 of the campaign. Co-op consists of playing with up to 2 other players in side missions.
PVP involves different types of matches with up to 5 other players. There is no campaign co-op. There is no local multiplayer on PS3.
PS3: Online modes require a PSN account. Connecting to PSN while using CFW may ban your account and/or console. Do so at your own risk.
3DS: Local wireless play requires both players to be in the same room.
Q. I thought this game couldn't be localized due to hard-coded text?
All in-game text is in separate editable files. What isn't easily editable is the hundreds of speech bubbles in the pre-rendered videos. With the original project files, Capcom could easily edit the Japanese text into other languages.
For this patch, manually replaced the bubbles are manually replaced frame by frame for many of the video cut scenes and added subtitles for the rest.
For questions or issues with the patch, or if you're interested in learning about making your own fan translation, visit the Fan Translators Int. Discord Server.
For discussing the Lost Planet games, and playing multiplayer with others, visit the Lost Planet Discord Server.
Screenshots
Media
E.X. Troopers English Patch Release [PS3/3DS] (Etokapa)
Changelog
v1.0.2
[3DS/PS3]
- Minor text improvements.
[PS3]
- Added 91 new Bubtitles to Ep 3 and Ep 4 videos.
- Fixed a bug with Ep 2 video.
v1.0.1
[3DS/PS3]
- Fixed some minor text issues and improved some multiplayer translations.
[3DS]
- Fixed a bug in an Ep 2 video where subtitles would not render properly.
- Fixed a bug in an Ep 5 video where it would not play properly.
[PS3]
- Added 140 new Bubtitles to Ep 2 video.
- Fixed a bug in Ep 4 where some videos did not play audio loud enough.
- Updated Gallery thumbnails.
Credits
- Etokapa - Project Coordinator, Videos, Textures, 3DS/PS3 Playtesting, Additional Writing, Quality Control.
- phenomenal flea - Localization, Writing, 3DS Playtesting, Quality Control.
- IcySon55 (FTI) - Programming, File Reverse Engineering, File Extraction/Insertion (Kuriimu, Kukkii, *Karameru), Font Generator (Kuriimu2), Patcher (Knit), Workflow Optimization, Troubleshooting.
Special Thanks:
- onepiecefreak (FTI) - Text Engine Reverse Engineering and Support, HFS ARC Support, Programming.
- Neobeo (FTI) - 3DS Video & Texture Reverse Engineering, Programming, 3DS Patcher Support.
- Anonymous Tester - PS3 Playtesting, Quality Control.
- Uwabami (Scarlet Study) - Additional 3DS Patching Support.
- rd2k3 - 3DS Video Encoding Research.
- neonmaze - Additional Localization Support.
- an-error - PS3 Executable Reverse Engineering, Programming.
- FluffyQuack - File Reverse Engineering Research (ARCTool), Programming.
- iiotenki - File Research, Localization Advice.
- Lost Planet Discord Server - Moral Support.
- ajiponn - Patcher Music.