Install The Culling through Steam. Use the regular release, not the Day 1 Reference.
Fan server revival project
FUNC
Reviving online matches for people who already own The Culling. Public beta.
Matches played2,210
Registered players429
Kills11,937
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How to play
Download the Func launcher.
Unzip it anywhere you want and run Func.Launcher.exe.
If Windows Defender complains about the launcher, click 'More info' and then 'Run anyway'. Exclude the launcher's folder from Windows Security if problems persist.
When the game reaches the main menu, check that the version under the logo ends in "FUNC-6".
Verify that you can join a solo queue (Play -> Solo). You should see at least one player in the queue (you).
Turn off Team Chat and Proximity Chat in audio settings to avoid hearing everyone twice.
Func is still in beta and may crash unexpectedly or have other issues. Servers are running on a best-effort basis and may be down at times. Please report any issues you encounter in our Discord.
What Func is
Func is a free, non-commercial project to revive The Culling's servers. It has three pieces: a launcher for players, a central matchmaking and entitlement server, and a custom game server.
The goal is feature parity first. Balance changes, mods, and new features can wait until the original experience is stable.
Func is a community project and is not affiliated with Xaviant LLC.
What the launcher does
- Finds the Steam install folder and launches the game through Func.
- Routes region URLs to Func's custom server.
- Patches the old OpenSSL SHA extension issue that breaks launch on newer CPUs.
- Adds detailed crash logging for debugging beta issues.
- Removes irrelevant menu elements such as store banners without modifying game files.
Known bugs
- Unlocking airdrops for later use does not work completely yet. Manual airdrop unlocks are possible.
- Voice chat currently treats everyone as being on the same team; disable team and proximity voice chat.
- For split second when the match starts, lightning rounds airdrop pads are visible (and on Prison map, usable, breaking your F.U.N.C. counter!).
- Backstab calculation is inaccurate sometimes, resulting in a backstab not registering or registering when it shouldn't.
- Exclusive fullscreen is prone to make your game crash, especially when alt-tabbing. Use borderless windowed mode instead.
Vanilla bugs
The following are known issues with the original game:
- Total Func needed for an airdrop is wrong before match start. This was also a bug in the original game.
- In-game camera objects are stuttery.
- Objects (like weapons and airdrop crates) can bounce around or even fall through the floor when dropped.
- Airdrop crates have no/wonky collision. They can also fall through the floor.
- After dying, the out-of-stamina effect (white sparkly borders around the screen) can stick while spectating.
- Faster Trapper works on Explosive Mines, but the charge bar indicator is wrong.
- If you have Faster Crafter perk equipped, the animation for crafting a Crafted Explosive at an Explosive Barrel is too short for the perk; same thing can happen while crafting arrows with bows.
Not yet implemented
Leveling up, the ranking system, and earning crates are not implemented yet.
Possible quality-of-life work
- Better spectator mode that does not take up game slots
- A spectator HUD toggle for casters and streamers
- Free cam for spectators
- Multiple loadout presets
Troubleshooting
FAQ
What if it does not work?
Make sure Steam is running, not as administrator, and that The Culling is installed through Steam.
What if I am not using Steam?
Func can work with some Steam emulators, but you need to place the launcher files in [Culling Folder]/Victory/Binaries/Win64/ and launch Func.Launcher.exe from there. Use your own SteamID. You still need to own the game.
What region should I choose?
It does not matter right now. All regions point to the same server in Germany.
What game version is supported?
The latest released Steam build, 119207. The Day 1 Reference build is not supported.
Can I download a server and host matches myself?
Not yet. This will probably happen down the line.
Will you open source the launcher?
Yes. It will be available on GitHub after the public beta.
Can I make it so that I can just launch the Func Launcher from Steam?
Yes! Right-click your game in Steam, click properties, and fill in the Launch Options like so: "C:\path\to\your\Func.Launcher.exe" %command%
Will you put this on Steam yourself?
No, that's not a good fit for us.
I only had the Xbox version, can I still play?
The only legal way to play is with The Culling being part of your Steam account's library. We can't help with any other methods to play the game, unfortunately.
Does airdrop unlocking work? / Can you unlock my airdrops?
Airdrop unlocking is not yet enabled. You can ping/DM me to unlock your airdrops, send me the name of your Steam account (or its SteamID) in your message.
How can I help?
First and foremost: Play the game! See if there are any issues while playing, things you think were acting different in the vanilla game. You are also invited to join our testing sessions on Saturdays. Secondly, you can help spread the word. Thirdly, if you have any information or recordings on how the leveling and ranking system worked, especially if you have supporting video evidence, please let me know!
When can I play?
We have beta playtests each Saturday where we try out new features and bug-fixes. There's also many regular matches throughout the week, make sure you join our Discord to find out when they are happening.
How many matches can happen simultaneously?
Most days only 1, but on busy days there are multiple servers up. If you don't make it in in time, join the Discord voice channel and watch someone's stream until you can get in!
Changelog
Latest client beta version: FUNC-6. The game menu should show its normal version followed by -FUNC-6.
Func-6
Fixed position desync on stun gun vomit too. Added a few experimental new cosmetics.
Func-5
Fix for the jump-before-vomit desync/warp. This one does not apply to the Stun Gun yet. Repaired weapon-specific block animations from earlier Culling builds for axes, clubs, and machete. Also restored fireaxe-specific animation from 2016 build. Repaired custom lobby parameter screen that influences loot spawn rates, recycler time, health func costs, etc.
Func-4
Fix machete and ice axe stagger timing. Pressing F10 no longer crashes the game. Add auto-updater.
Func-3
Improved menu injection mechanism, removed Cull crate menu option since it didn't work anyway.
Func-2
Fixed The Culling not launching on newer CPUs due the game embedding an old version of OpenSSL with a SHA extension issue.
Func-1
Initial private beta testing release.
Who are you?
I'm Grovespaz. I'm doing this for fun. I loved The Culling as a game and love seeing it getting played again.
This is a non-commercial fan project which does not distribute any of The Culling's copyrighted assets.
The Culling is (c) Xaviant LLC.