If you have downloaded the setup folder and are about to install the game, . The installer will detect that the file is missing. It will skip the installation of those specific videos. The core game will still install and run perfectly. 2. After the Game is Installed (Safe, but redundant)
Open the file in a hex editor (e.g., HxD) and look at the first few bytes:
A related optional file you might encounter is fg-optional-live-action-dlc.bin . This is another type of optional video pack, but it serves a different purpose. Instead of containing standard game cutscenes, it includes a special DLC that replaces most in-game cutscenes with recorded during the game's development. This DLC is often not recommended for a first playthrough , as it fundamentally changes the narrative experience. It serves as another example of how repacks can provide unique, optional content for players seeking a different experience.
: Tells the installation wizard ( setup.exe ) that the file is not mandatory. The game will install and run smoothly even if this component is absent.
This file contains non-essential game videos—such as credits, logo animations, or duplicated cutscenes—that are not required for the game to run properly. Do you need it? fg-optional-useless-videos.bin
If you can tell me this file is associated with, I can tell you exactly what those videos are and if there's a specific, better way to remove them (like a game launcher setting).
Someone (me) looked at a folder full of video clips, thought, “These are useless,” and then still took the time to bundle them into a single binary file.
In the world of game piracy and software repacking, is a household name known for heavily compressing large games to reduce download sizes. However, this high level of compression often requires users to understand specific file types, such as fg-optional-useless-videos.bin .
When you open the FitGirl installer, you will see a list of components. Look for the checkbox next to "Useless Videos" (or similar wording) and uncheck it . The installer will proceed without asking for the missing .bin file. If you have downloaded the setup folder and
: If the file is present but corrupted, use the "Force Recheck" or "Rehash" option in your torrent client (like qBittorrent) to repair the data.
You want the full, cinematic experience with the highest possible video quality, or if you want every piece of content available in the game.
Long live the useless.
This is a data container file used during the installation of a FitGirl repack. In the context of these repacks, "useless videos" typically refers to: The core game will still install and run perfectly
Regional voiceover files, localized text, and native-quality cinematic video packs. fg-optional-useless-videos.bin Strictly Optional
The file is used to (such as logos, backgrounds, or cutscenes) to reduce the game's total file size.
Game engine, primary textures, core maps, and executable data. fg-selective-english.bin At Least One Required
