VFS File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .vfs
Full Name UFO Game Archive File
Type Game data archive
Used By Various UFO series games
Primary Function To store game data such as maps, textures, sounds, and other resources
Compression Yes, specifics depend on the game version
Encryption Possible, depending on the version or mod
Editability Can be edited with specialized software or mods
Archive Structure Can contain directories and subdirectories
Platform PC
Operating System Windows
File Hierarchy Organized in a structured manner for ease of access by the game engine
Accessibility Needs specific tools or game engine access to open or extract
Modification Tools Custom editors, Hex editors
Typical File Size Varies, can be from a few megabytes to gigabytes depending on game content
Performance Impact Directly affects game load times and performance
Support for Metadata Limited to game-specific implementations
Backup Importance High, especially for modders or developers
Interaction with Other Files May reference or be referenced by script files, configuration files, etc.
Game Versions Supported Specific versions or all, depending on the game