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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bungie}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bungie}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Loki Software}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Loki Software|Linux}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Take-Two Interactive|Green Berets}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bungie}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bungie|North America}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive|Europe}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 1998}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 28, 1998}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|November 30, 1998}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December 28, 1998}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|2000}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 20, 1999}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 14, 2003}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|myth-ii-soulblighter|88}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|myth-ii-soulblighter|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, 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        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Medieval, Supernatural }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Myth }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 6332
 +
|lutris      = myth-ii-soulblighter
 +
|igdb        = myth-ii-soulblighter
 +
|strategywiki = Myth II: Soulblighter
 +
|mobygames    = 509
 
|wikipedia    = Myth 2
 
|wikipedia    = Myth 2
 +
|winehq      = 927
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Myth}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{++}} Comes bundled with modding tools
+
|introduction      =
−
{{++}} Small but dedicated community
+
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.bungie.net/ Bungie.net] - The original developer's site.
 
{{mm}} [http://www.bungie.net/ Bungie.net] - The original developer's site.
 
{{mm}} [http://projectmagma.net/ Project Magma] - The current developers for the Myth series. See [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] for details.
 
{{mm}} [http://projectmagma.net/ Project Magma] - The current developers for the Myth series. See [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] for details.
−
{{mm}} [http://bungie.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Bungiepedia] - A wiki for everything Bungie related.
+
{{mm}} [https://bungie.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Bungiepedia] - A wiki for everything Bungie related.
−
{{mm}} [http://mythipedia.wikia.com/wiki/The_Myth:_The_Fallen_Lords_Wiki Wyrdipedia] - A small wiki for everything Myth related.
+
{{mm}} [https://mythipedia.fandom.com/wiki/The_Myth:_The_Fallen_Lords_Wiki Wyrdipedia] - A small wiki for everything Myth related.
 
{{mm}} [http://myth.bungie.org/ Myth.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around.
 
{{mm}} [http://myth.bungie.org/ Myth.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around.
 
{{mm}} [http://tain.totalcodex.net/ The Tain] - A huge mod database for the Myth series.
 
{{mm}} [http://tain.totalcodex.net/ The Tain] - A huge mod database for the Myth series.
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc |  |  | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc |  |  | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00001ZT3S | Disc | | | Windows, Mac OS, Linux}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
−
{{DLC/row| Chimera | Freeware [http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/chimera download] for Windows. Linux version included in patch 1.3e. | Windows, Linux }}
+
{{DLC/row| Chimera | Freeware [http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/chimera download] (included in Linux version patch 1.3e). | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Green Berets | Freeware [http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/green-berets-pack download], was once sold in a bundle with base Myth II called '''Green Berets: Powered by Myth II''' ([https://www.mobygames.com/game/green-berets MobyGames], [https://www.igdb.com/games/green-berets IGDB]). | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} '''Myth: The Total Codex''' is a compilation pack that includes [[Myth: The Fallen Lords]], Myth II: Soulblighter, the Chimera DLC by Badlands, strategy guides for both Myth games, and a variety of plugins created by fans within the community.
 +
{{ii}} '''Myth II: Worlds''' is a compilation pack that includes Myth II: Soulblighter and it's strategy guide but with community content not featured in either Myth: The Total Codex nor Myth: Antologia.
 +
{{ii}} '''Myth: Antologia''' is a re-release of Myth: The Total Codex but with [[Myth III: The Wolf Age]] and it's own strategy guide also included and sold exclusively for the Polish market.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Project Magma patch===
 
===Project Magma patch===
−
{{++}} This patch also allows the game to no longer require a CD to use
+
{{mm}} [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/myth2_updates/ Project Magma] is a major patch and continuation of Myth II. It provides modern PC support and brings optimizations, bug fixes, and other additions. It also updates the main modding tools to modern standards.
−
[http://projectmagma.net Project Magma] is a major patch and continuation of Myth II, it provides modern PC support, huge optimizations, bug fixes, and countless other additions. It also updates the main modding tools to modern standards.
+
{{++}} This patch also removes the game's DRM; copy the {{folder|cutscenes}} folder off the disk into the game's install directory to have cutscenes play without the disk inserted, or use the hi-res QuickTime cutscenes (see below).
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{XDG|unknown}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Myth II Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
 
{{Image|Myth II Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
−
|fov notes                  =
+
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required.
 
|windowed notes            = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required.
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required.
 
|vsync notes                = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required.
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|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Myth II Controls.png|In-game controls menu.}}
 
{{Image|Myth II Controls.png|In-game controls menu.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = false
+
|mouse sensitivity        = hackable
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Use the [http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/myth-camera-speed-kit Myth Camera Speed Kit].
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|touchscreen              = hackable
 
|touchscreen              = hackable
 
|touchscreen notes        = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required.
 
|touchscreen notes        = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required.
−
|button prompts            = unknown
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|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 settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = A3D 1.0<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990828170734/http://www.aureal.com/cgi-bin/pub/display.pl?template=press_aur_detail.htm&serial=1027 Popular Bungie Sequel Features A3D - Aureal.com news (retrieved)] and game manual</ref> EAX 1<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990221140525/http://www.ctlsg.creaf.com/press/1998/p980527c.html Bungie Delivers A New Dimension In 3D Sound With Support For Creative's Environmental Audio Platform - Creative Asia (retrieved)]</ref>  
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|eax support notes         = A3D 1.0<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990828170734/http://www.aureal.com/cgi-bin/pub/display.pl?template=press_aur_detail.htm&serial=1027 Popular Bungie Sequel Features A3D - Aureal.com news (retrieved)] and game manual</ref> EAX 1<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990221140525/http://www.ctlsg.creaf.com/press/1998/p980527c.html|title=Bungie Delivers A New Dimension In 3D Sound With Support For Creative's Environmental Audio Platform - Creative Asia (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>  
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = GreenLeaf.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.org/details/19_20190929_201909/17.png|title=GreenLeaf Catalogue (2000)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Official localization by «1C-Softclub»
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Unofficial translation [http://siberian-studio.ru/loc_piratruz.php?game=Myth2Soulblighter link #1] and [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/myth_2_soulblighter/files/5910.html #2]: 1) Fargus Multimedia 2) «7th Wolf» 3) «XXI век»
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
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|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service has been shut down; use the [https://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/crowsbridge-net-metaserver-plugin CrowsBridge.net] master server
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 +
{{ii}} Also supported the now antiquated RRedline graphics API for Rendition Redline cards.
 +
{{ii}} Also supported the antiquated QuickDraw 3D/RAVE API on the classic Mac OS.
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|opengl versions        = 4.4
 
|opengl versions        = 4.4
 
|opengl notes          = Requires the [[#Project_Magma_patch|Project Magma patch]].
 
|opengl notes          = Requires the [[#Project_Magma_patch|Project Magma patch]].
−
|glide versions        =  
+
|glide versions        = 2.43
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|software mode          = true
 
|software mode          = true
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     =  
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = hackable
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = hackable
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = Requires [[#Project_Magma_patch|Project Magma patch]].
 +
|linux powerpc app      = true
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 +
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = DirectSound3D
−
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = Superseded by OpenAL in Project Magma Patch.
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        = Smacker Video
+
|cutscenes        = Smacker Video Technology
−
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = Superseded by QuickTime playback in Project Magma Patch.
−
|multiplayer      =  
+
|multiplayer      = Bungie.net, TEN
−
|multiplayer notes=  
+
|multiplayer notes= Both services are no longer available. Replaced by Gate of Storms.net in Project Magma Patch.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Graphical mods===
 +
{{ii}} In the case of slowdowns, try setting the texture cache size to 512 in the game's preferences.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/mythseries/discussions/0/133260909492698697/#c133260909493058814|title=Myth HD Total Conversion 1.32 (Latest version)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
*[http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/expansive-interface Expansive Interface] - Makes the main/pause menu interface 1024x768 instead of 800x600 or 640x480.
 +
*[http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/myth-ii-quicktime-cutscenes Myth II QuickTime Cutscenes] and [http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/third-party-quicktime-cutscenes Third Party QuickTime Cutscenes] - Replaces the original low-res cutscenes with hi-res ones.
 +
*[https://mega.nz/#!hZoSRTJK!-RbAb24CFlhDn-QNLqkQkaUMM0oVFJMHZVuEbuqMEHM Myth HD] - Adds hi-res character sprites. Supports both Myth II's main campaign and The Fallen Levels addon. Note, might have compatibility issues with custom maps that replace default units.
 +
*[http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/chimera-trees Chimera Trees] - Replaces some of the ugliest Bungie stock tree sprites with ones from the Chimera addon.
 +
*[http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/detail-texture-megapack Detail Texture Megapack] - Upscaled and improved terrain textures. Supports a wide variety of custom maps and conversions.
 +
*[https://www.moddb.com/games/myth2/addons/myth-ii-soulblighter-esrgan-upscale-pack ESRGAN Upscale Pack] - AI upscaled 4x size world textures for Myth II: Soulblighter and The Fallen Levels mod. Detail textures and ESRGAN textures upscale different parts of the game and supposed to be used together.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minGPU  = SVGA graphics card
 
|minGPU  = SVGA graphics card
  
−
|recOS  = Windows ME, 2000, XP
+
|recOS  = ME, 2000, XP
 
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 23:12, 8 April 2024

Myth II: Soulblighter
Myth II: Soulblighter cover
Developers
Bungie
Linux Loki Software
Green Berets Take-Two Interactive
Publishers
North America Bungie
Europe GT Interactive
Release dates
Windows December 28, 1998
Mac OS (Classic) December 28, 1998
Linux July 20, 1999
macOS (OS X) March 14, 2003
Reception
Metacritic 88
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Medieval, Supernatural
Series Myth
Myth II: Soulblighter on HowLongToBeat
Myth II: Soulblighter on IGDB
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Myth II: Soulblighter guide on StrategyWiki
Myth II: Soulblighter on MobyGames
Myth II: Soulblighter on Wikipedia
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Myth
Myth: The Fallen Lords 1997
Myth II: Soulblighter 1998
Myth III: The Wolf Age 2001

Myth II: Soulblighter is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera RTS game in the Myth series.

General information

Bungie.net - The original developer's site.
Project Magma - The current developers for the Myth series. See Project Magma patch for details.
Bungiepedia - A wiki for everything Bungie related.
Wyrdipedia - A small wiki for everything Myth related.
Myth.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around.
The Tain - A huge mod database for the Myth series.
Gate of Storms - A multiplayer server and community for Myth II.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
Mac OS
Linux

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Chimera Freeware download (included in Linux version patch 1.3e).
Windows
Mac OS
Linux
Green Berets Freeware download, was once sold in a bundle with base Myth II called Green Berets: Powered by Myth II (MobyGames, IGDB).
Windows
Mac OS
Linux

Version differences

Myth: The Total Codex is a compilation pack that includes Myth: The Fallen Lords, Myth II: Soulblighter, the Chimera DLC by Badlands, strategy guides for both Myth games, and a variety of plugins created by fans within the community.
Myth II: Worlds is a compilation pack that includes Myth II: Soulblighter and it's strategy guide but with community content not featured in either Myth: The Total Codex nor Myth: Antologia.
Myth: Antologia is a re-release of Myth: The Total Codex but with Myth III: The Wolf Age and it's own strategy guide also included and sold exclusively for the Polish market.

Essential improvements

Project Magma patch

Project Magma is a major patch and continuation of Myth II. It provides modern PC support and brings optimizations, bug fixes, and other additions. It also updates the main modding tools to modern standards.
This patch also removes the game's DRM; copy the cutscenes folder off the disk into the game's install directory to have cutscenes play without the disk inserted, or use the hi-res QuickTime cutscenes (see below).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)
Linux
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Save game data location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)
Linux

Video

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
The Project Magma patch is required.
Multi-monitor
The Project Magma patch is required.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
The Project Magma patch is required.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
The Project Magma patch is required.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
The Project Magma patch is required.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
The Project Magma patch is required.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game controls menu.
In-game controls menu.

Keyboard and mouse, touch State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Use the Myth Camera Speed Kit.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
The Project Magma patch is required.
Controller
Controller support

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D 1.0[1] EAX 1[2]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Brazilian Portuguese
GreenLeaf.[3]
Russian
Official localization by «1C-Softclub»
Russian
Unofficial translation link #1 and #2: 1) Fargus Multimedia 2) «7th Wolf» 3) «XXI век»

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16 The official multiplayer service has been shut down; use the CrowsBridge.net master server

Other information

Also supported the now antiquated RRedline graphics API for Rendition Redline cards.
Also supported the antiquated QuickDraw 3D/RAVE API on the classic Mac OS.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6, 11 DX11 requires the Project Magma patch.
OpenGL 4.4 Requires the Project Magma patch.
Glide 2.43
Software renderer
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Requires Project Magma patch.
Linux
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound3D Superseded by OpenAL in Project Magma Patch.
Cutscenes Smacker Video Technology Superseded by QuickTime playback in Project Magma Patch.
Multiplayer Bungie.net, TEN Both services are no longer available. Replaced by Gate of Storms.net in Project Magma Patch.

Graphical mods

In the case of slowdowns, try setting the texture cache size to 512 in the game's preferences.[4]
  • Expansive Interface - Makes the main/pause menu interface 1024x768 instead of 800x600 or 640x480.
  • Myth II QuickTime Cutscenes and Third Party QuickTime Cutscenes - Replaces the original low-res cutscenes with hi-res ones.
  • Myth HD - Adds hi-res character sprites. Supports both Myth II's main campaign and The Fallen Levels addon. Note, might have compatibility issues with custom maps that replace default units.
  • Chimera Trees - Replaces some of the ugliest Bungie stock tree sprites with ones from the Chimera addon.
  • Detail Texture Megapack - Upscaled and improved terrain textures. Supports a wide variety of custom maps and conversions.
  • ESRGAN Upscale Pack - AI upscaled 4x size world textures for Myth II: Soulblighter and The Fallen Levels mod. Detail textures and ESRGAN textures upscale different parts of the game and supposed to be used together.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 200 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 100 MB
Video card (GPU) SVGA graphics card


References