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Steam Overlay doesn't work.
Even with a better EXE, you need to edit the DisplaySettings.xml file (located in Documents\My Games\Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition ).
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has physics tied to the frame rate. If you run the game at very high FPS (144Hz+), you might experience "jittery" physics or broken scripted events. The Solution: Using a third-party tool like
Also, considering that the game is older, there are guides on how to run it on modern Windows versions. The setup.exe might need to be configured for compatibility, or a patched version of the installer might exist to avoid compatibility issues.