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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Vigil Games | |
| Publishers | |
| THQ | |
| Nordic Games | |
| Engines | |
| Phoenix Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 14, 2012 |
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| Darksiders | |
|---|---|
| Darksiders | 2010 |
| Darksiders II | 2012 |
| Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition | 2015 |
| Darksiders Warmastered Edition | 2016 |
| Darksiders III | 2018 |
| Darksiders Genesis | 2019 |
This page is for the original release. For the Deathinitive Edition, see Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition.
Key points
- The game has been ported poorly with numerous configuration and launching issues.[1][2]
- Cannot be purchased digitally anymore as this original version has since been replaced by Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition.
General information
- Official Forums
- THQ Darksider II Forum - Technical Help & Bug Reporting - not PC-specific
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Darksiders Wiki
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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- Players owning the base game and DLC can unlock the Deathinitive Edition at Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Redeem.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Season Pass | |
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| The Demon Lord Belial | |
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| Abyssal Forge | |
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| Argul's Tomb | |
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| Death Rides | |
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| Mortis Pack | |
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| Rusanov's Axe | |
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| Van Der Schmash Hammer | |
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| Fletcher's Crow Hammer | |
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| Mace Maximus | |
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| Angel of Death | |
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| Deadly Despair | |
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| Shadow of Death | |
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| Soundtrack | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Game data
In-game general settings.
In-game UI settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/50650/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/50650/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game video settings.
- The settings are only available after the cinematic introduction displayed when starting a new game. No real "Main menu" before starting/loading a game.
Input settings
In-game key map settings.
Remapping
- The key bindings menu can be found via the inventory menu (press O, then navigate to the Move List menu)[3]
- Some keyboard keys cannot be mapped to game commands, like Delete, or num_del, Insert keys. Also, Arrow keys, END, HOME, PGUP, PGDN, etc. are displayed as "UNKNOWN KEY" then setting it again displays as NUMPAD keys. The "UNKNOWN KEY" can only be bound once. Arrows are functional still after this binding as NUM keys, but you cannot bind any NUMPAD keys as it is seen as already bound. "I" is hardbound to PAUSE, so that is also not "remappable".
- If a key is already bound, you have to remap the action using that key before you can use it. This sends you on a goose chase if you need to remap the majority of the keys.
- Each time you set a key your entire page scrolls back to the very top so you need to scroll all the way back down again (using your w,s,UP,DWN keys that require constant pressing as holding does not scroll, and cannot use the mouse scrollwheel) to get back to the section you were configuring.
- E is hard-coded into the game and cannot be bound to certain actions (e.g. Move Horse Forward)
Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Darksiders 2 for the best experience. | ||
Issues unresolved
Freezing while exiting pause or inventory screens
If you are using a NVIDIA GPU, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel -> Manage 3D-settings (I think, mine is in Norwegian so I translated directly) -> Software settings tab -> Press the "Add" button and find Darksiders II -> When configuring the settings for Darksiders II in the control panel, scroll down to the Vertical Sync settings and set it to "Adaptive".
This should fix the problem.
This fix _can_ cause stuttering, and if that happens you can use this fix:
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/2581
Extract d3d9.dll and antilag.cfg into the installation folder.
Using the phasewalker at the first portal after Lilith gives it to you to reach Samael
Pausing, selecting "Quit Game", and then resuming should fix this issue. If it doesn't, try disabling the DLC.
Karkinos Does Not React To Eggs Thrown (Thus UNBEATABLE)
The only known "solution" is to get closer before you throw the egg at the soft part. It may be difficult but seems to be the only way to circumvent the problem. die twice is another way
Alt+Tab will often result in crashing the game
When getting the Redemption, you can't use it because it didn't load itself (you can hear the 'klak' voice but nothing happened)
- A common, unresolved issue.[4]
Issues fixed
Stuttering
- Caused by uncapped frame rate.
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High System Temperatures
- Caused by uncapped frame rate.
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Stuck after start game
- Caused by slowdown in internet connection as game checks for THQ account.
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3D Vision effects not rendering correctly
- Using 3D Vision in the game is subpar to what it could be, with effects and shadows not rendering at the correct depth.
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No dialogue voices or subtitles
Region locked copies may lack voices and subtitles, when language is changed to anything other than language native for their region.[5]
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | Wwise | |
| Interface | Scaleform | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz |
Any Quad-core AMD or Intel Processor |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB (10 GB after install) | |
| Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 4.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/50650/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (50650) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29313981/DS2_on_steam_not_launching
- ↑ http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314097/Unable_to_launch_Darksiders_II_for_PC_Read_Here!
- ↑ http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314129/Controller_Options__Remapping_Controls_PC
- ↑ http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314177/Freezing_while_exiting_pause_or_inventory_screens.
- ↑ Tested by Suicide machine - Polish works without problems, but when changed to English - game lacks both subtitles and voices.