Difference between revisions of "Divinity II: Developer's Cut"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2012}} | ||
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− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Originally released as '''Divinity II: Ego Draconis''' (2009) and its expansion '''Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga''' (2010). Digital releases have all been upgraded to the Director's Cut edition. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659105|divinity_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659105|divinity_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/219780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/219780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110209143930/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110209143930/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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− | + | {{ii}} A demo for The Dragon Knight Saga is available on Steam (only per direct link, allow popup by Steam): <code>steam://install/58600</code> | |
− | A demo for The Dragon Knight Saga is available on Steam (only per direct link, allow popup by Steam): <code>steam://install/58600</code> | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''The Dragon Knight Saga''' includes the original versions of Ego Draconis and Flames of Vengeance. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Developer's Cut''' edition is a fully updated version of The Dragon Knight Saga release which includes a debug executable, developer diaries, design documents, and concept art. | ||
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+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Flames of Vengeance | Included in The Dragon Knight Saga and Developer's Cut releases. | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Official patches exist for the original retail versions of [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/game/1302/7 Ego Draconis], [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/game/1303/7 Flames of Vengeance] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/game/1304/7 The Dragon Knight Saga] bundle. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} The in-game option for Screen Space Anti-Aliasing does nothing in Ego Draconis, Flames of Vengeance, and the Developer's Cut. |
{{Fixbox|description=Use SMAA Injector|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use SMAA Injector|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually set FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Edit {{file|graphicoptions.xml}}. | # Edit {{file|graphicoptions.xml}}. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash on saving/loading or exiting buildings=== | ||
+ | In particular areas, the game may crash when exiting buildings or when trying to save or load. | ||
+ | Patching the game executable to allow access to 4 GB RAM seems to resolve this. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 NTCORE 4 GB RAM patcher]|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Low frame rate=== | ===Low frame rate=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable timeslice shadow updates|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable timeslice shadow updates in game settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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===Micro-stuttering on multi-core systems=== | ===Micro-stuttering on multi-core systems=== | ||
− | + | {{--}} In-built multi-core support is broken in that it induces severe stuttering in-game and also on the main menu. | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable the multi-core option in game settings|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix= | |
− | + | }} | |
===Micro-stuttering on Windows Vista/7=== | ===Micro-stuttering on Windows Vista/7=== | ||
+ | {{--}} May cause alt-tabbing issues | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable desktop composition on launch|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable desktop composition on launch|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code> | ||
− | # Right click on <code>Divinity2.exe</code> and choose Properties. | + | # Right-click on <code>Divinity2.exe</code> and choose Properties. |
# Go to the Compatibility tab and enable Disable desktop composition. | # Go to the Compatibility tab and enable Disable desktop composition. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Lower FPS cap to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Lower FPS cap to 55 FPS|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to the graphics options menu and show the advanced settings | |
− | # Go to | + | # Enable the FPS cap and set it to 55 FPS or ([refresh rate] - 5) FPS |
− | # Enable FPS cap and set to | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Lower mouse polling rate|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Lower mouse polling rate|fix= | ||
# The game engine drops mouse input if it is too frequent | # The game engine drops mouse input if it is too frequent | ||
− | # In | + | # In the mouse control panel, lower the polling rate to 125 Hz |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use an external framerate limiter to run the game at 30 fps<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/219780/discussions/0/371918937267269160/|title=Steam Community Discussion|date=2021-03-30}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use an external framerate limiter to run the game at 30 fps<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/219780/discussions/0/371918937267269160/|title=Steam Community Discussion|date=2021-03-30}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Disable the in-game FPS limiter from the options menu by moving the slider to zero. | # Disable the in-game FPS limiter from the options menu by moving the slider to zero. | ||
− | # Using an external framerate limiter such as RTSS, run the game at 30 | + | # Using an external framerate limiter such as RTSS, run the game at 30 FPS. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 12:31, 27 November 2022
Developers | |
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Larian Studios | |
Publishers | |
Original | DTP Entertainment |
Developer's Cut (retail) | Focus Home Interactive |
Developer's Cut (digital) | Larian Studios |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Divinity |
General information
- Originally released as Divinity II: Ego Draconis (2009) and its expansion Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga (2010). Digital releases have all been upgraded to the Director's Cut edition.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 8 DRM. | |||
Retail | Anthology (Collector's Pack) release. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] |
- A demo for The Dragon Knight Saga is available on Steam (only per direct link, allow popup by Steam):
steam://install/58600
Version differences
- The Dragon Knight Saga includes the original versions of Ego Draconis and Flames of Vengeance.
- The Developer's Cut edition is a fully updated version of The Dragon Knight Saga release which includes a debug executable, developer diaries, design documents, and concept art.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Flames of Vengeance | Included in The Dragon Knight Saga and Developer's Cut releases. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches exist for the original retail versions of Ego Draconis, Flames of Vengeance and The Dragon Knight Saga bundle.
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Divinity 2\Profile |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Divinity 2\Savegames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Separate options for terrain only and full AF | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Syncs to the FPS cap. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate cap is configurable, but camera's movement is still capped at 60 FPS (!) and main menu is always capped at 30 FPS.[2] See Frame rate (FPS). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- The in-game option for Screen Space Anti-Aliasing does nothing in Ego Draconis, Flames of Vengeance, and the Developer's Cut.
Use SMAA Injector[citation needed] |
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Frame rate (FPS)
Manually set FPS cap[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Negative mouse acceleration | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | See Mouse Y-axis inversion. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Mouse Y-axis inversion
Allow inverted mouse in dragon form[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | DirectSound3D.[3] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Divinity 2 - Developers Cut & Dragon Knight Saga: 3D Vision Fix. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum containing important settings hints. |
Issues fixed
Crash on saving/loading or exiting buildings
In particular areas, the game may crash when exiting buildings or when trying to save or load. Patching the game executable to allow access to 4 GB RAM seems to resolve this.
Apply the NTCORE 4 GB RAM patcher[citation needed] |
---|
Low frame rate
Enable timeslice shadow updates in game settings[citation needed] |
---|
Micro-stuttering on multi-core systems
- In-built multi-core support is broken in that it induces severe stuttering in-game and also on the main menu.
Disable the multi-core option in game settings[citation needed] |
---|
Micro-stuttering on Windows Vista/7
- May cause alt-tabbing issues
Disable desktop composition on launch[citation needed] |
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Lower FPS cap to 55 FPS[citation needed] |
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Lower mouse polling rate |
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Use an external framerate limiter to run the game at 30 fps[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound3D | |
Cutscenes | Windows Media Foundation |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7, 8) |
2 GB (XP) 4 GB (Vista, 7, 8) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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>/219780/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (219780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ Divinity 2 OpenAL Soft HRTF (DSOAL)
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - last accessed on 2021-03-30