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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |cover = Fallout_2_cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Black Isle Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Black Isle Studios}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|The Omni Group|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment|1998-2013}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks|2015-present}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Fallout Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Fallout Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 29, 1998}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 24, 2002}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | |reception = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fallout-2|86}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Isometric, Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Fallout }} | ||
|steam appid = 38410 | |steam appid = 38410 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1440166436 |
| + | |gogcom id side = 2, 1440151285 | ||
| + | |official site= https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/games/fallout-2 | ||
| + | |hltb = 3339 | ||
| + | |igdb = fallout-2 | ||
| + | |lutris = fallout-2 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 239 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Fallout 2 | ||
|wikipedia = Fallout 2 | |wikipedia = Fallout 2 | ||
|winehq = 194 | |winehq = 194 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | + | {{mm}} [https://fallout.fandom.com/Fallout_Wiki The Vault] - An extensive wiki for the ''Fallout'' series | |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.nma-fallout.com/ No Mutants Allowed] - General ''Fallout'' Discussion |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1440151285|fallout_series}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/38410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | fallout-2 | DRM-free | Comes configured with the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]] and [[#sfall|sfall]].<br>DRM-free when launched from the executable. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamesPlanet | 2650-1 | Steam | Part of the Classic Collection | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-2 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | fallout_2 | DRM-free | Previous Interplay-published version supported OS X as well. Comes configured with the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]] and [[#sfall|sfall]]. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-2-a-post-nuclear-role-playing-game | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 38410 | Steam | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9P1JS86M9SXH | DRM-free | DRM-free after being copied to any other folder.<br>Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 38410 | DRM-Free | Comes configured with the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]] and [[#sfall|sfall]]. DRM-free when launched from the executable. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon| | GOG | Included with Prime Gaming from March 7, 2024 to April 10, 2024 | | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00LT5RYXQ | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | FA2CSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | fallout-2-a-post-nuclear-role-playing-game | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Fallout Classic Collection includes [[Fallout]], Fallout 2, and [[Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel]]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The digital release of the Mac version is actually a DOS version which uses DOSBox in order to play it, though the retail version was a true native port. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Retail versions differ in the available violence levels: the '''North American''' version has all 4 violence levels, the '''regular European''' version has 3 and the '''German''' one has 2. | ||
| + | {{--}} Furthermore, both the regular European and German versions remove child NPCs, rendering at least one side quest impossible. | ||
| + | {{--}} Digital releases are based on the European versions. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |cross-game bonus = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | ===[ | + | ===Patches=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}}[https://www.nma-fallout.com/resources/official-and-unofficial-1-02-fallout-2-patches.57/ Patch v1.02] updates the game to the latest version. |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ===Unofficial patches=== | |
| − | + | {{ii}} Install one or the other; they are not mutually compatible. | |
| − | + | ====[https://github.com/BGforgeNet/Fallout2_Unofficial_Patch Unofficial Fallout 2 patch]==== | |
| − | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{ii}} A community patch that fixes over 1000 bugs with the game past the last official 1.02 patch. |
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.killap.net/fallout2/patches/corrections.txt Full list of unofficial patch corrections] | ||
| − | ===[http://www. | + | ====[http://www.nma-fallout.com/threads/hi-res-patches-for-fallout1-2-the-bis-mapper.181743/ High Resolution Patch]==== |
| − | {{++}} | + | {{ii}} A utility/patch that modifies the game in memory to add support for windowed mode, higher resolutions, and various other enhancements. |
| + | {{++}} Included with the GOG.com and Steam releases. | ||
| − | ===[ | + | ===[https://github.com/BGforgeNet/Fallout2_Restoration_Project/releases/latest Restoration Project (unofficial expansion)]=== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} An unofficial expansion which restores lost content originally planned for Fallout 2 (dialogue, NPCs, locations, etc., including the child NPCs cut from the European release). |
| + | {{ii}} Contains a large amount of [http://hem.bredband.net/darek1/f2rp_wt.htm restored content], as well as the unofficial patch and high resolution patch mentioned above. | ||
| + | {{--}} The ammo mods change combat engine damage calculations and can increase the combat difficulty unreasonably. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://falloutmods.fandom.com/wiki/F2RP_Technical_Info Vault-Tec Labs Wiki] - additional installation information. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\SAVEGAME}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Fallout 2/saves/|~/Library/Application Support/GOG.com/Fallout 2/saves/}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Save games can be transferred between Windows and | + | {{ii}} Save games can be transferred between Windows and OS X installations of the game. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = Syncs up to 953.67 MB of game data (maximum 1000 files). | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = false | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Fallout 2 - video settings.png|Video settings}} |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
| + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fallout-2 | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Use | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]]. Pre-installed with GOG.com and Steam. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]] supports 4K but is not recommended as the UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. Pre-installed with GOG.com and Steam. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]] or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = To minimize screen tearing, disable fullscreen optimizations on the executable of the game. |
| − | | | + | |60 fps = false |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = Locked at a low frame rate. Mouse movement not clamped to engine frame rate. |
| − | |color blind = | + | |120 fps = false |
| + | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |key remap = | + | # Go to the installation folder. |
| + | # Edit {{file|ddraw.ini}}. | ||
| + | # Under <code>[Graphics]</code>, set <code>Mode</code> to <code>5</code> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
| + | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Fallout 2 - general settings.png|General settings}} |
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = The exception is the "A Kiss To Build A Dream On" track by Louis Armstrong. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Official localization by «TWP CORP.» for local retail version. This version removes blood from the game. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Official localization by «TWP CORP.» for local retail version. GOG.com and Steam releases patch download [https://keylol.com/t94142-1-1 here], but it cannot be directly used in GOG.com and Steam releases (Fallout2HR.exe), all text will be glitched. You must enter the game from 'play Classic version' (Fallout2.exe), high-resolution patches can be applied separately, see [https://keylol.com/t106396-1-1 here]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Check [http://www.oldgamesitalia.net/traduzioni/fallout-2 here] for the retail and GOG.com versions, and [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1120142447 here] for the Steam release. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Local retail version only. For digital releases use [https://fallout-corner.pl/fallout-2/spolszczenie this patch]. |
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = |
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Official localization by «1C-Softclub» for Local retail version. Localization can also be installed on the steam version, following [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=833478339 these instructions]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = hackable | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/fallout_2/files/139.html Unofficial localization by «Левая корпорация» and «Fargus Multimedia»] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zVNg7ziYLcTo8XBLsbYj8z66_Qn9olkT/view?usp=drive_link download]; alongside complete full guide in Spanish (author: L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/157lGmbuZgfPBblQjp0TMSenfYaFl5WDQ/view?usp=drive_link download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Colors are displayed wrong=== |
| − | {{ii}} See [[ | + | {{ii}} See [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw troubleshooting]] for other solutions. |
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=ddraw.ini mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
{{ii}} Only works in a limited number of cases. | {{ii}} Only works in a limited number of cases. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|ddraw.ini}}. |
# Find the <code>[Graphics]</code> header. | # Find the <code>[Graphics]</code> header. | ||
# Change <code>mode=0</code> to: | # Change <code>mode=0</code> to: | ||
| − | <code>mode=4</code> for fullscreen | + | <code>mode=4</code> for fullscreen DX9 mode or |
| − | <code>mode=5</code> for windowed | + | <code>mode=5</code> for windowed DX9 mode. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]].|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
| − | Install the [[# | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Error Initializing Video Mode 640x480=== | ===Error Initializing Video Mode 640x480=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Custom Resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/support/fallout_2/error_initializing_video_mode_640x480|title=Support for Fallout 2 - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | |||
# Create a custom resolution of 640x480 with 60Hz refresh rate and 8 bits per pixel. | # Create a custom resolution of 640x480 with 60Hz refresh rate and 8 bits per pixel. | ||
#* In the Nvidia Control Panel under Display > Manage. | #* In the Nvidia Control Panel under Display > Manage. | ||
#* For AMD users, this can be done in the [[AMD VISION Engine Control Center]]. | #* For AMD users, this can be done in the [[AMD VISION Engine Control Center]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Mouse issues=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Slow/choppy mouse|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
| + | If your mouse or game is slow or choppy, disable any kind of framerate limit like RTSS or vertical synchronization in your GPU drivers (applies for global adaptive vsync and G-Sync too). | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| − | ===[http:// | + | ===API=== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{API |
| + | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = Requires the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]] or [[#sfall|sfall]]; default in digital releases. | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = 3.0a, 7 | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = DirectDraw 7 support requires the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch]]. | ||
| + | |opengl versions = true | ||
| + | |opengl notes = OS X only. | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle 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 = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Utilities=== | ||
| + | ====[http://sourceforge.net/projects/sfall/ sfall]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} An engine modification for Fallout 2, allowing the base game to run correctly on modern operating systems. | ||
| + | {{++}} Use D3D9 for rendering for a much improved compatibility with newer systems. Also allow to bind mouse wheel. | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds additional features for modders. | ||
| + | {{++}} Included with the GOG.com and Steam releases. | ||
| + | {{--}} GOG.com and Steam versions use an outdated build. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{mm}} [https://falloutmods.fandom.com/wiki/Sfall Vault-Tec Labs Wiki] - additional information can be found here. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://sites.google.com/site/chulancheg/F2se.zip?attredirects=0 Fallout 2 Save Editor]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A simple save editor for Fallout 2. | ||
| + | {{++}} Compatible with mods.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=46523|title=Fallout 2 Savegame Editor - No Mutants Allowed Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/fallout-2/downloads/fallout-2-character-editor-v210 Falche2]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A character editor for Fallout 2. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Also known as Fallout 2 Character Editor v2.10. | ||
| + | {{++}} Can edit your character stats, perks, skills and more. | ||
| + | {{--}} Not compatible with the [[#Patches|Restoration Project]]. | ||
| − | ===[ | + | ====[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]==== |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Allows nearest neighbor or [[Wikipedia:Pixel-art scaling algorithms#xBR_family|xBRz scaling]]. |
| + | {{ii}} Supports the original DirectDraw renderer, as well as the DirectDraw, DirectDraw 7 and Direct3D 9 renderers of the HD patch. | ||
| − | ===[ | + | ===Mods=== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | ====[http://www.nma-fallout.com/resources/mib88-megamod.11/ MIB88 Megamod]==== |
| − | {{++}} | + | An mod pack that add new content and other enhancements. |
| + | {{ii}} Use other mods and fan patches. Available in both English and Russian. | ||
| + | {{++}} Add new locations and additional enhancements, including those from other mods and patches. | ||
| − | ===[ | + | ====Restoration Project extensions/standalone==== |
| − | {{ | + | These mods can also work with the Restoration Project mod, although some can also work on the base game as well. |
| + | |||
| + | '''Extensions''' | ||
| + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/ecco-gameplay-overhaul-for-restoration-project EcCo] - a gameplay overhaul for Restoration Project. | ||
| + | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout2/mods/12 Gangster Armor] - adds a gangster-style armor for Restoration Project. | ||
| + | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout2/mods/14 Francis Dialogue Fix] - Fixes the dialogue for Francis. | ||
| + | * [https://www.nma-fallout.com/resources/condensed-temple-of-trials-for-restoration-project-2-2.89/ Condensed Temple of Trials (Restoration Project)] - adds a new map for Fallout 2. | ||
| + | '''Standalone''' | ||
| + | * [https://www.nma-fallout.com/resources/fallout-2-weapons-redone.72/ Weapons Redone] - a gameplay overhaul that balance combats and weapons usage. | ||
| + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/vintage-firearms Vintage Firearms] - Replaces most of the weapons with real-world vintage firearms. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Compatibility requires skipping the install of included {{file|item.lst}} file inside ''\Data\Proto'', use Restoration Project's version instead. | ||
| + | * [https://www.nma-fallout.com/resources/home-sweet-home.48/ Home Sweet Home] - adds a new location on New Reno. | ||
| + | * [https://www.nma-fallout.com/resources/condensed-temple-of-trials-for-unofficial-patch-vanilla-game.88/ Condensed Temple of Trials (Vanilla)] - adds a new map for Fallout 2. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Restoration fix==== | ||
| + | {{ii}}[https://www.moddb.com/games/fallout-2/downloads/fallout-2-eng-censorship-fix Restoration fix] restores children and skilldex images to European and digital versions of the game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://www.nma-fallout.com/threads/fallout-et-tu-beta-release.218045/ Fallout Et Tu]=== | ||
| + | A Fallout to Fallout 2 engine conversion that integrates Fallout 2's features into Fallout 1. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Port of Fallout 1 into Fallout 2 that can be played from start to finish. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires an installation of Fallout 2 and Fallout 1's MASTER.DAT. | ||
| + | {{++}} Patches lots of bugs, has all the quality of life of Fallout 2 and associated Sfall version as well as the FO2 hi-res patch. | ||
| + | {{++}} Has optional INI tweaks, including a motorcycle similar to the Highwayman, restoration of invasion timers, and more. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
| + | ===Steam=== | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 565 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = SVGA | ||
| + | |minDX = | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectSound or SoundBlaster Compatible | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Disc Version=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = 95, 98, NT | |minOS = 95, 98, NT | ||
| − | |minCPU = Pentium 90 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 30 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = SVGA | ||
| + | |minDX = 3.0a | ||
| + | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 120 MHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 32 MB | ||
| + | |recHD = 150 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 10.1.4 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Power Macintosh G3 233 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 600 MB | |minHD = 600 MB | ||
| − | |minDX = | + | |minGPU = |
| + | |minDX = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Black Isle Studios | |
| macOS (OS X) | The Omni Group |
| Publishers | |
| 1998-2013 | Interplay Entertainment |
| 2015-present | Bethesda Softworks |
| Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
| OS X | MacPlay |
| Engines | |
| Fallout Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 29, 1998 |
| macOS (OS X) | August 24, 2002 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 86 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Isometric, Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | RPG |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic |
| Series | Fallout |
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| Fallout | |
|---|---|
| Fallout | 1997 |
| Fallout 2 | 1998 |
| Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
| Fallout 3 | 2008 |
| Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
| Fallout 4 | 2015 |
| Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
| Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
| Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Fallout 2 is a singleplayer isometric and bird's-eye view RPG game in the Fallout series.
General information
- The Vault - An extensive wiki for the Fallout series
- No Mutants Allowed - General Fallout Discussion
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Epic Games Store | |
Comes configured with the High Resolution Patch and sfall. DRM-free when launched from the executable. |
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Part of the Classic Collection | |
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| GOG.com | |
Previous Interplay-published version supported OS X as well. Comes configured with the High Resolution Patch and sfall. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
DRM-free after being copied to any other folder. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
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| Steam | |
Comes configured with the High Resolution Patch and sfall. DRM-free when launched from the executable. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Included with Prime Gaming from March 7, 2024 to April 10, 2024 | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
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| Bethesda.net (unavailable) | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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- Fallout Classic Collection includes Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.
- The digital release of the Mac version is actually a DOS version which uses DOSBox in order to play it, though the retail version was a true native port.
Version differences
- Retail versions differ in the available violence levels: the North American version has all 4 violence levels, the regular European version has 3 and the German one has 2.
- Furthermore, both the regular European and German versions remove child NPCs, rendering at least one side quest impossible.
- Digital releases are based on the European versions.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.02 updates the game to the latest version.
Unofficial patches
- Install one or the other; they are not mutually compatible.
Unofficial Fallout 2 patch
- A community patch that fixes over 1000 bugs with the game past the last official 1.02 patch.
- Full list of unofficial patch corrections
High Resolution Patch
- A utility/patch that modifies the game in memory to add support for windowed mode, higher resolutions, and various other enhancements.
- Included with the GOG.com and Steam releases.
Restoration Project (unofficial expansion)
- An unofficial expansion which restores lost content originally planned for Fallout 2 (dialogue, NPCs, locations, etc., including the child NPCs cut from the European release).
- Contains a large amount of restored content, as well as the unofficial patch and high resolution patch mentioned above.
- The ammo mods change combat engine damage calculations and can increase the combat difficulty unreasonably.
- Vault-Tec Labs Wiki - additional installation information.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38410/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\data\SAVEGAME[Note 1] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Fallout 2/saves/ ~/Library/Application Support/GOG.com/Fallout 2/saves/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38410/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Save games can be transferred between Windows and OS X installations of the game.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | Syncs up to 953.67 MB of game data (maximum 1000 files). | |
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use High Resolution Patch. Pre-installed with GOG.com and Steam. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | High Resolution Patch supports 4K but is not recommended as the UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. Pre-installed with GOG.com and Steam. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use High Resolution Patch or see Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | To minimize screen tearing, disable fullscreen optimizations on the executable of the game. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Locked at a low frame rate. Mouse movement not clamped to engine frame rate. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Windowed
| Edit config file[citation needed] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
General settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | The exception is the "A Kiss To Build A Dream On" track by Louis Armstrong. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Official localization by «TWP CORP.» for local retail version. This version removes blood from the game. | |||
| Traditional Chinese | Official localization by «TWP CORP.» for local retail version. GOG.com and Steam releases patch download here, but it cannot be directly used in GOG.com and Steam releases (Fallout2HR.exe), all text will be glitched. You must enter the game from 'play Classic version' (Fallout2.exe), high-resolution patches can be applied separately, see here. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | Check here for the retail and GOG.com versions, and here for the Steam release. | |||
| Polish | Local retail version only. For digital releases use this patch. | |||
| Russian | Official localization by «1C-Softclub» for Local retail version. Localization can also be installed on the steam version, following these instructions. | |||
| Russian | Unofficial localization by «Левая корпорация» and «Fargus Multimedia» | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download; alongside complete full guide in Spanish (author: L@Zar0), download. |
Issues fixed
Colors are displayed wrong
- See DirectDraw troubleshooting for other solutions.
| ddraw.ini mode[citation needed] |
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| Install the High Resolution Patch.[citation needed] |
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Error Initializing Video Mode 640x480
| Custom Resolution[1] |
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Mouse issues
| Slow/choppy mouse[citation needed] |
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If your mouse or game is slow or choppy, disable any kind of framerate limit like RTSS or vertical synchronization in your GPU drivers (applies for global adaptive vsync and G-Sync too). |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | Requires the High Resolution Patch or sfall; default in digital releases. |
| DirectDraw | 3.0a, 7 | DirectDraw 7 support requires the High Resolution Patch. |
| OpenGL | OS X only. |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) |
Utilities
sfall
- An engine modification for Fallout 2, allowing the base game to run correctly on modern operating systems.
- Use D3D9 for rendering for a much improved compatibility with newer systems. Also allow to bind mouse wheel.
- Adds additional features for modders.
- Included with the GOG.com and Steam releases.
- GOG.com and Steam versions use an outdated build.
- Vault-Tec Labs Wiki - additional information can be found here.
Fallout 2 Save Editor
- A simple save editor for Fallout 2.
- Compatible with mods.[2]
Falche2
- A character editor for Fallout 2.
- Also known as Fallout 2 Character Editor v2.10.
- Can edit your character stats, perks, skills and more.
- Not compatible with the Restoration Project.
Peixoto's patch
- Allows nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling.
- Supports the original DirectDraw renderer, as well as the DirectDraw, DirectDraw 7 and Direct3D 9 renderers of the HD patch.
Mods
MIB88 Megamod
An mod pack that add new content and other enhancements.
- Use other mods and fan patches. Available in both English and Russian.
- Add new locations and additional enhancements, including those from other mods and patches.
Restoration Project extensions/standalone
These mods can also work with the Restoration Project mod, although some can also work on the base game as well.
Extensions
- EcCo - a gameplay overhaul for Restoration Project.
- Gangster Armor - adds a gangster-style armor for Restoration Project.
- Francis Dialogue Fix - Fixes the dialogue for Francis.
- Condensed Temple of Trials (Restoration Project) - adds a new map for Fallout 2.
Standalone
- Weapons Redone - a gameplay overhaul that balance combats and weapons usage.
- Vintage Firearms - Replaces most of the weapons with real-world vintage firearms.
- Compatibility requires skipping the install of included
item.lstfile inside \Data\Proto, use Restoration Project's version instead.
- Home Sweet Home - adds a new location on New Reno.
- Condensed Temple of Trials (Vanilla) - adds a new map for Fallout 2.
Restoration fix
- Restoration fix restores children and skilldex images to European and digital versions of the game.
Fallout Et Tu
A Fallout to Fallout 2 engine conversion that integrates Fallout 2's features into Fallout 1.
- Port of Fallout 1 into Fallout 2 that can be played from start to finish.
- Requires an installation of Fallout 2 and Fallout 1's MASTER.DAT.
- Patches lots of bugs, has all the quality of life of Fallout 2 and associated Sfall version as well as the FO2 hi-res patch.
- Has optional INI tweaks, including a motorcycle similar to the Highwayman, restoration of invasion timers, and more.
System requirements
Steam
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 565 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectSound or SoundBlaster Compatible | |
Disc Version
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 120 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | 150 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA DirectX 3.0a compatible | |
| Other | 4X CD-ROM | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.1.4 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Power Macintosh G3 233 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/38410/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (38410) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Support for Fallout 2 - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fallout 2 Savegame Editor - No Mutants Allowed Forum - last accessed on May 2023