Difference between revisions of "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 15, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 15, 2008}} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Europe, North america }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rainbow Six }} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas-2|78}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas-2|78}} | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=6243 Ubisoft game page] | {{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=6243 Ubisoft game page] | ||
{{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/220-Rainbow-Six-Vegas-1-2-PC Official Forum] | {{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/220-Rainbow-Six-Vegas-1-2-PC Official Forum] | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] or see the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=160951#p160951 WSGF topic]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] or see the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=160951#p160951 WSGF topic]. | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = The in-game resolution pull-down menu does not scroll and thus may have problems displaying all available resolutions if the game detects a 1440p or higher monitor. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The in-game resolution pull-down menu does not scroll and thus may have problems displaying all available resolutions if the game detects a 1440p or higher monitor. Higher resolutions may have to be selected by blindly scrolling with the arrow keys. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1423146825 Vegas 2 FOV Fix] | |fov notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1423146825 Vegas 2 FOV Fix] | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Some | + | |120 fps notes = Some aspects of the game are tied to the frame rate. Characters may twitch unnaturally when idling at high frame rates. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===Ambient Occlusion=== | ===Ambient Occlusion=== | ||
− | On Nvidia graphics cards | + | On Nvidia graphics cards it can be enabled through the Nvidia Inspector. Use "0x00000025 (Tom Clancy's EndWar)" preset. This will result in noticeable FPS drop in certain game areas.{{cn|date=September 2021}} |
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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===Cannot connect to Ubisoft's online service=== | ===Cannot connect to Ubisoft's online service=== | ||
A common error for players attempting to play Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 online is the message "Failed to initialize network service." | A common error for players attempting to play Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 online is the message "Failed to initialize network service." | ||
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This error can potentially be fixed by setting the windows system locale settings to a '''non unicode''' language such as English. '''East asian languages will cause this error.''' | This error can potentially be fixed by setting the windows system locale settings to a '''non unicode''' language such as English. '''East asian languages will cause this error.''' | ||
− | + | The simplest way to bypass this issue is to use a Virtual Lan (VPN).{{cn|date=September 2021}} | |
− | The simplest way to bypass this issue is to use a Virtual Lan (VPN). | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Infinite gunfire loop=== | ===Infinite gunfire loop=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is a known issue in several Ubisoft games. This may fix it but many users report that it does not. | ||
# Download the sound bugfix [https://www.mediafire.com/download/w5b4w50tfd03nmz/r6v2_soundbugfix.zip here]. | # Download the sound bugfix [https://www.mediafire.com/download/w5b4w50tfd03nmz/r6v2_soundbugfix.zip here]. | ||
# Backup the original {{code|eax.dll}} in {{code|{{p|game}}\Binaries}}. | # Backup the original {{code|eax.dll}} in {{code|{{p|game}}\Binaries}}. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Download AutoHotkey and run the script|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Download AutoHotkey and run the script|fix= | ||
− | '''Warning! The script might result in a ban | + | '''Warning! The script might result in a ban when playing online.''' |
# Download and install [https://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]. | # Download and install [https://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]. | ||
# Save the script below as <code>vegas2.ahk</code> | # Save the script below as <code>vegas2.ahk</code> |
Revision as of 12:39, 10 September 2021
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 15, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Europe, North America |
Series | Rainbow Six |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Subseries of Tom Clancy | |
Rainbow Six | 1998 |
Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear | 1999 |
Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials | 2000 |
Rainbow Six: Take-Down | 2001 |
Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear: Black Thorn | 2001 |
Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield | 2003 |
Rainbow Six: Lockdown | 2006 |
Rainbow Six: Vegas | 2006 |
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 | 2008 |
Rainbow Six Siege | 2015 |
Rainbow Six Extraction | 2022 |
Key points
- The official multiplayer service is no longer available on PC.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4.85 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.03 updates the game to the latest version. The Steam version is already patched.
Note: If Windows 10 blocks the installation of this patch, then install 7-zip, rightclick the exe and choose "7Zip > Extract Here" and then run setup.exe
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 Gift Pack
A free map pack that adds Murdertown – Dark, CQB Training – Dark, and Calypso Casino to all Versus modes and Terrorist Hunt (these maps are already included in the Steam version).
It can be downloaded from here.
Also available, Comcast Event Map, a multiplayer gift map that can be downloaded from here.[4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Ubisoft\R6Vegas2\ <path-to-game>\KellerGame\Config\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15120/pfx/[Note 3] |
-
R6GameConfig.bin
stores key bindings
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Ubisoft\R6Vegas2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15120/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Windowed
DxWnd configuration[citation needed] |
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Ambient Occlusion
On Nvidia graphics cards it can be enabled through the Nvidia Inspector. Use "0x00000025 (Tom Clancy's EndWar)" preset. This will result in noticeable FPS drop in certain game areas.[citation needed]
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. For digital versions download this. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 16 | Versus, Co-op Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod. |
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LAN play | 16 | Versus, Co-op Co-op: 4 players, up to 16 players with TeknoR6Vegas2. |
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Online play | 16 | Versus, Co-op Co-op: 4 players, up to 16 players with TeknoR6Vegas2. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | A guide on setting up a dedicated server can be found here. | |
Self-hosting | Set-up guide available here | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3074, 10130 |
UDP | 3074-3174, 10140 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | |||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
Cannot connect to Ubisoft's online service
A common error for players attempting to play Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 online is the message "Failed to initialize network service." This error can potentially be fixed by setting the windows system locale settings to a non unicode language such as English. East asian languages will cause this error. The simplest way to bypass this issue is to use a Virtual Lan (VPN).[citation needed]
Issues fixed
Infinite gunfire loop
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Xbox One Controller not detected
Quick and dirty method
Modify PCKellerJoysticks.ini (quick)[5]
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Full method
Modify PCKellerJoysticks.ini (full)[6]
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[Joystick10] ProductName=XBox One Controller VendorID=1118 ProductID=721 UseXInput=true Joy1=XboxTypeS_A Joy2=XboxTypeS_B Joy3=XboxTypeS_X Joy4=XboxTypeS_Y Joy5=XboxTypeS_RightShoulder Joy6=XboxTypeS_LeftShoulder Joy7=XboxTypeS_LeftThumbstick Joy8=XboxTypeS_RightThumbstick Joy9=XboxTypeS_Start Joy10=XboxTypeS_Back Joy11= Joy12= Joy13= Joy14= Joy15= Joy16= Axis_X=XboxTypeS_LeftX Axis_Y=XboxTypeS_LeftY Axis_Z=XboxTypeS_RightX Axis_Rotation_X= Axis_Rotation_Y= Axis_Rotation_Z=XboxTypeS_RightY Slider_0=XboxTypeS_RightTrigger Slider_1=XboxTypeS_LeftTrigger DPadUp=XboxTypeS_DPad_Up DPadDown=XboxTypeS_DPad_Down DPadLeft=XboxTypeS_DPad_Left DPadRight=XboxTypeS_DPad_Right 4. Save the file and launch the game. |
Use Xbox 360 controller emulator:
Download this file and copy the content in Binaries Folder if no one solution before works. Link: https://mega.nz/#!DgByGYIC!1GzyiOQ7ynaU7xFdQpFn7mh1ohVWNzBl6fIOYPGP2zo
Hold to scope and/or crouch
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 only supports toggle for crouch/scope. Hold/release behaviour can be emulated via an AuthoHotkey script.
Download AutoHotkey and run the script |
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Warning! The script might result in a ban when playing online.
SendMode Input #Persistent #IfWinActive ahk_exe R6Vegas2_Game.exe ; Scope by holding RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON $rbutton:: send {rbutton down}{rbutton up} KeyWait rbutton send {rbutton down}{rbutton up} return ; Crouch by holding LEFT CONTROL $lctrl:: send {lctrl down}{lctrl up} KeyWait lctrl send {lctrl down}{lctrl up} return |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | DemonWare, Ubi.com | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
AI Behavior Modification
- Stop enemies from rushing to the player's position, make corpses stay
Edit PCKellerInput.ini[7] |
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Bindings=(Name="F8",Command="aiMods",Control=False,Shift=False,Axis=False,Alt=False) Bindings=(Name="aiMods",Command="say m1k3: AI tweaks have been applied. | set R6TerroHuntManager m_bDisableSearching True | set R6TerroHuntManager m_bRandomSpawning True | set R6TerroHuntManage m_fBackZone 16000000.000000 | set R6AITemplate m_bLeaveDeadBody True",Control=False,Shift=False,Axis=False,Alt=False)
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 3000+ |
Intel Pentium 4 3.5 GHz AMD Athlon 3500+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15120) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Ubisoft tell us why they shut Rainbow Six Vegas 2 servers
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 - Exclusive PC Map Download (retrieved)
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Controller Support
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Controller Support
- ↑ Gaming Difficulty
- Windows
- Singleplayer
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- Direct control
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- Realistic
- Contemporary
- Europe
- North America
- Games
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- Self-hosting
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