The Swapper

The Swapper

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[FIX] Mouse Stuck & Other Issues
By Stoked
Stuck at the intro screen? Mouse not moving? Fear not, there is a solution!
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Introduction
It has been a while since the last update, hence you may run into some issues when trying to run the game on newer systems. Below you will find a list of most common problems and solutions.

I will try to keep the guide updated so if you experienced any other problems or got alternative solutions, feel free to add a comment.

Offical Support: FAQ | Support e-mail[facepalmgames.com]
Mouse Bug & Compatibility Fix
Mouse stuck at intro screen? Achivements not counting? I experienced both issues myself when playing on the latest version of Windows 10. Thankfully, there is a fix:
  1. Right click on The Swapper in your Steam Libary and press "Properties".



  2. Go to the "Betas" tab and select "beta2025".

  3. Wait for some files to update and play the game.

This may also fix other issues, so please try this step before doing anything else!

Non-Steam Versions Fix

If you are playing a non-steam version of the game that was purchased from another store, you can try the following steps to fix the above described issue:
  1. Download the fix files from Dropbox: Files[www.dropbox.com] / Virust Total[www.virustotal.com].

  2. Unpack the ZIP to the The Swapper installation folder or copy & paste them manually. By default:

    C:\Program Files (x86)\The Swapper

  3. This should replace the uncompatible files. Run the game an enjoy!
Stuttering or Low FPS
This issue is most likely caused by the game running on your integrated graphics card. In order to fix it, you will need to manually set the game to use the dedicated GPU via the driver software.

For AMD users: the offical AMD guide[community.amd.com]
Here are the steps for Nvidia systems:
  1. Go to the Nvidia Control Panel (right click on desktop).



  2. Open the "Manage 3D Settings" menu and click on the "Program settings" tab.



  3. Click on "Add", then "Browse" and find "TheSwapper.exe". You can find it's location by:
    Right clicking The Swapper on Steam library -> Properties -> Local files -> Browse local files.

  4. Add the program and select "High-performance NVIDIA processor" from the dropdown.



  5. Hit the apply button and enjoy. Hopefully, this solves the issue.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any other issues, you can try to solve it yourself as it might be a very simple problem e.g. outdated drivers. The game has a great logfile which can help determine the cause of the error. In order to access it locate the TrueEngineLog.txt file. Default path:
C:\Users\xxx\Documents\Facepalm Games\The Swapper 1000
Look for any errors and try searching for the solution. For example:
Creating OpenGL_GraphicsCore ERROR: VBO Vertex data not uploaded correctly
In this case, you should try updating your drivers, as the OpenGL is having issues.

Further Help

However, if you have trouble solving it on your own, try copying the logfile to an online txt editor e.g. https://pastebin.com/ and posting about the issue in the discussions hub.

Feel free to post a link in the comments below as I might be able to help you. If this doesn't work, try sending the log file to the offical support e-mail[facepalmgames.com].

Enjoy the game!
45 Comments
❄ FrostyHoneyJuicy ❄ 25 Mar @ 11:52am 
YOU NEED TO UPDATE IT!
As of now, some achievements crash the game. To fix and mouse issue AND the achievement issue, we have to choose in Betas "beta2025 - Beta testing for new builds". Hope this helps! :csdsmile:
Frog 4 Aug, 2024 @ 1:22am 
Issue exists and the compatibility mode *DOES NOT* work. The mouse still jitters too much for you to be able to click things.

This is the damn worst release state I've ever seen in 20 years of gaming.
Alphahex 13 Dec, 2023 @ 10:09am 
Issue still exists and this guide still works. Thank you!
ORANOID 5 Nov, 2023 @ 8:47am 
Thanl you!
Naviel 9 Aug, 2023 @ 12:04pm 
Solved, thanks!
White 20 Jul, 2022 @ 1:52pm 
Too bad the compatibility mode forces it to a lower resolution and only partially fixes the mouse cursor (it still hitches when moving around). Haven't seen a port this bad in a while
doeri4 18 May, 2022 @ 7:55am 
Thanks, this worked perfectly!
ain't got a clue 22 Sep, 2021 @ 12:56pm 
Big thanks!
Genesis 17 Mar, 2021 @ 8:16am 
Woops, I never got back to you with the PCGW link, here it is: https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_Swapper#Mouse_stuck_on_startup
Sanki 9 Jan, 2021 @ 3:31pm 
Thanks. Solved my mouse problem.