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{{ii}} Unlike the hex editing fix, This works for multiplayer.
 
# Download the Halo 2 FOV hack located [http://www.halo2vista.com/downloads/ here].
 
# Download the Halo 2 FOV hack located [http://www.halo2vista.com/downloads/ here].
 
# Launch the game.
 
# Launch the game.

Revision as of 17:38, 24 October 2014

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Halo 2
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Developers
Bungie
Pi Studios
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Engines
Havok
Release dates
Windows May 17, 2007
Halo 2 on Wikipedia

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Halo
Halo: Combat Evolved 2003
Halo 2 2007
Halo: Spartan (series)
Halo Online 2015*
Halo 5: Forge 2016
Halo Wars (series)
Halo Recruit 2017
Halo: The Master Chief Collection (series)
Halo Infinite 2021

Key points

Graphics are superior than the Xbox version
Modding tools provided on disk
All the maps from the Xbox version and its DLC are included except two
Two new maps are included plus a bonus map
Extremely small community
With innumerable glitches, problems and bugs, the general consensus is that Halo 2 Vista was not a good port.[1]

General information

Bungie.net - The developer's site
Halo Nation - A very detailed wiki for everything Halo related
Halo.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Halo fan sites around
Halo Maps - A fan site for downloading mods and maps for Halo 2 Vista
H2v Hub - Home of the Halo 2 Mapping Team, the largest custom mapping team in the community.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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Retail
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All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.

Essential improvements

v1.01 Patch

The latest patch is v1.01. It can be downloaded through the game or manually from here.

Example Map

Example is a map not included in Halo 2 by default, but is present on the Halo 2 install disc and can be obtained by installing and using the Halo 2 map editor. Example is the only multiplayer map to include Fuel Rod Cannons, and includes custom "silenced" SMGs that are quieter than the ones in other maps and have laser pointers. Example is the smallest map in any Halo game and is unusually dense with explosives.

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location

Save game data location

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System Location

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

In-game graphics settings.

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Field of view (FOV)

Backup your maps folder before starting (default location is C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo 2\maps)
A hex editor is required. Hex Workshop is a good one.
Instructions
Instructions

Input settings

In-game general keyboard settings.
In-game keyboard remapping settings.
In-game controller settings.

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Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 53, 80, 443, 3074
UDP 53, 88, 3074
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Specific details can be found here

Issues fixed

Sign-in error

If you are certain your username and password are correct, but are unable to log into Games for Windows Live, check if Xfire is running. If so, close it and try to log in again.

Extreme mouse lag/jittering

Forcing vsync will help users with fps/mouse issues. To fix said issues without the negative input lag effects of vsync, frame-cap 60fps in Nvidia Inspector.

Installation

Run the file "startup.exe" on the DVD in windows (right click and select compatibility) Vista Compatibility mode and the game will install and run fine without any Games For Windows Errors, it will start and stop several times while it updates Windows Live.

Nvidia GeForce GFX card errors

As of 5/26/14, Nvidia has released driver update #337.88, the driver fixes the flickering and flashing.

It has been noted that updating to the newest GeForce Experience drivers as of March 25, 2013 can result in severe artifacting of textures and in some cases a flashing phenomenon, as if the game is trying to produce two textures where every single one should render. The only known fix for this issue is to downgrade to graphics driver update #335.23 which can be found here.

Owners of GTX 540m will need to update their graphics card drivers to the latest to play Halo 2. Drivers pre-2012 have compatibility problems with said card.[2]

"One of the installation steps failed" error

You may receive this error message during installation. To fix it, exit the installer, open the redists folder on the game DVD and run vcredist.msi as an administrator. After it has finished restart the game installer and it should proceed normally.

Other information

Play without Games for Windows - LIVE

Games for Windows Live can be disabled as an alternative to using a local profile.
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6100
ATI Radeon X700
DirectX 9 compatible
Common myth states that Halo 2 requires Dx10. In reality Halo 2 PC uses Dx9 and does not require Dx10 compatible hardware.
Subsequently, Halo 2 PC may be installed on Windows XP by following this tutorial.[3] Note, Live will be disabled.

References