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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original release|the remastered version|[[Homeworld 2 Remastered Edition]]}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Homeworld 2 Box.jpg |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | |publisher | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Beenox Shift|OS X}} |
− | |release dates | + | |publishers = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|Original}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gearbox Software|Current}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 16, 2003}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 21, 2004}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Free-roaming camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Homeworld }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|homeworld-2|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|homeworld-2|rating}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 244160 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 2114871440 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1522747276 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Homeworld 2 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 10403 | ||
+ | |lutris = homeworld-2 | ||
+ | |hltb = 4497 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Homeworld 2 | ||
+ | |winehq = 2616 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | = | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
− | + | |release history = | |
− | == | + | |current state = |
− | + | }} | |
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20160221094249/http://shipyards.relicnews.com/ Homeworld Shipyards] - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|2114871440|homeworld_remastered_collection|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/244160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | homeworld_remastered_collection | DRM-free | Homeworld Remastered Collection | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 244160 | Steam | Homeworld Remastered Collection | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id991804858 | MacApp | Homeworld Remastered Collection. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. Currently no online multiplayer or mod support. | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Homeworld Remastered Collection contains [[Homeworld]], Homeworld 2, [[Homeworld Remastered Edition]] and [[Homeworld 2 Remastered Edition]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/homeworld-2/file/homeworld-2-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | ====Official==== | ||
+ | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/102-homeworld-2-patch/ Patch 1.1] - The latest official patch | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Fan-made==== | ||
+ | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/478-homeworld-2-unofficial-patch/ Patch 1.2] - This unofficial patch adds some added bug fixes and enhancements to the game. Note that it is largely incompatible with mods. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|Homeworld 2 Gameplay.png|In-game gameplay settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Bin\Profiles\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Homeworld 2 Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/homeworld-2 | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/homeworld-2 WSGF entry]. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/homeworld-2 WSGF entry]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = false | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Run the game with the <code> -windowed -w ### -h ###</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]], with inserted custom width and height values. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = Run the game with the <code> -windowed -w ### -h ### -noborder</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]], with inserted custom width and height values. | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Homeworld 2 Controls.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Homeworld 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = On by default. | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 6 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = Not available in the Homeworld Remastered Collection version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/where-is-lan-in-the-classic-homeworld/100410|title=Gearbox Software Forums - Where is lan in the classic homeworld?|date=May 2023}}</ref> Can be restored with [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=690235948 this Workshop mod]. | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 6 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Windows Vista/7 compatibility fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in Windows, or use a German No-CD patch.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.thegameengine.org/homeworld-2/homeworld-2-on-windows-7/|title=Homeworld 2 on Windows 7|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Choppy/laggy camera movement on Windows 7 fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync via editing the {{file|PLAYERCFG.LUA}} file found in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Bin\Profiles\Profile1}} in a text editor. |fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will force the game to enable Vsync if the game crashes when selecting Vsync in the Options menu ingame. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Obsolete video card driver error message fix for modern Nvidia cards=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\bin}} | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|driverConfig.lua}} and replace some content with [https://pastebin.com/HUeqtaDZ this]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen, then crash on startup for AMD cards=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the atioglxx.dll file|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/596-atioglxxdll/ updated atioglxx.dll] file. | ||
+ | # Place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin\release}}. | ||
+ | # Launch the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0b | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A full list of command line arguments is found in [http://complex.mastertopforum.com/command-line-switches-used-by-hw2-vt1011.html?highlight=switches this forum thread]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 833 MHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 833 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.6 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 7500 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 series | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | = | + | {{System requirements |
− | + | |OSfamily = OS X | |
− | == | + | |minOS = 10.9.5 |
− | + | |minCPU = Intel 2.2 GHz | |
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 20 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 640M | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} | |
− |
Revision as of 14:29, 14 May 2024
This page is for the original release. For the remastered version, see Homeworld 2 Remastered Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Relic Entertainment | |
macOS (OS X) | Beenox Shift |
Publishers | |
Original | Sierra Entertainment |
Current | Gearbox Software |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 16, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | September 21, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Homeworld |
Homeworld | |
---|---|
Homeworld | 1999 |
Homeworld: Cataclysm | 2000 |
Homeworld 2 | 2003 |
Homeworld Remastered Edition | 2015 |
Homeworld 2 Remastered Edition | 2015 |
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak | 2016 |
Homeworld: Vast Reaches | 2024 |
Homeworld 3 | 2024 |
Warnings
Homeworld 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer free-roaming camera RTS game in the Homeworld series.
General information
- Homeworld Shipyards - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Homeworld Remastered Collection | |||
Steam | Homeworld Remastered Collection | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Homeworld Remastered Collection. Updated for compatibility with modern systems. Currently no online multiplayer or mod support. |
- The Homeworld Remastered Collection contains Homeworld, Homeworld 2, Homeworld Remastered Edition and Homeworld 2 Remastered Edition.
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
Official
- Patch 1.1 - The latest official patch
Fan-made
- Patch 1.2 - This unofficial patch adds some added bug fixes and enhancements to the game. Note that it is largely incompatible with mods.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/244160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Bin\Profiles\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/244160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Run the game with the -windowed -w ### -h ### command line arguments, with inserted custom width and height values. |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run the game with the -windowed -w ### -h ### -noborder command line arguments, with inserted custom width and height values. |
||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | Versus Not available in the Homeworld Remastered Collection version.[1] Can be restored with this Workshop mod. |
||
Online play | 6 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
Windows Vista/7 compatibility fix
Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in Windows, or use a German No-CD patch.[3] |
---|
Choppy/laggy camera movement on Windows 7 fix
Enable Vsync via editing the PLAYERCFG.LUA file found in <path-to-game>\Bin\Profiles\Profile1 in a text editor.
|
---|
- This will force the game to enable Vsync if the game crashes when selecting Vsync in the Options menu ingame.
Obsolete video card driver error message fix for modern Nvidia cards
Instructions |
---|
|
Black screen, then crash on startup for AMD cards
Replace the atioglxx.dll file |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Command line arguments
- A full list of command line arguments is found in this forum thread.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 833 MHz AMD Athlon 833 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 series ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640M ATI Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/244160/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (244160) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Gearbox Software Forums - Where is lan in the classic homeworld? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Homeworld 2 on Windows 7 - last accessed on May 2023