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3.20. Latest official patch.
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* ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake2/q2-3.20-x86-full.exe
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3.24. Unofficial patch that focuses on bugfixes and minor tweaks.
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===Source ports===
 
Since the release of the source code various engine overhauls and source ports have been created to enhance or modify the game in different ways. Which one to use is a matter of taste.  
 
Since the release of the source code various engine overhauls and source ports have been created to enhance or modify the game in different ways. Which one to use is a matter of taste.  
 
* [http://www.markshan.com/knightmare/ 3.24] - This is a simple patch that fixes bugs and adds certain things to the engine such as widescreen-support. Easy to install and use.
 
* [http://www.markshan.com/knightmare/ 3.24] - This is a simple patch that fixes bugs and adds certain things to the engine such as widescreen-support. Easy to install and use.
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* [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1756937 Ultimate Quake II Patch] - Designed for the Steam version of Quake II but is also compatible with retail versions by changing the install path of the mod. Adds bug-fixes, improved graphics, enables mouse use in menus as well as music through software playback.
 
* [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1756937 Ultimate Quake II Patch] - Designed for the Steam version of Quake II but is also compatible with retail versions by changing the install path of the mod. Adds bug-fixes, improved graphics, enables mouse use in menus as well as music through software playback.
 
* [http://www.yamagi.org/quake2/ Yamagi Quake II] - An "enhanced client" focusing mainly on bug- and code-fixes.
 
* [http://www.yamagi.org/quake2/ Yamagi Quake II] - An "enhanced client" focusing mainly on bug- and code-fixes.
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If you prefer to use the original engine you can download the soundtrack from the [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=996272 Steam forums].  
 
If you prefer to use the original engine you can download the soundtrack from the [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=996272 Steam forums].  
 
Either burn a new CD from the image file or use a CD emulator like [http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/ WinCDEmu] to mount the image.
 
Either burn a new CD from the image file or use a CD emulator like [http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/ WinCDEmu] to mount the image.
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 14:26, 26 November 2014

Quake II
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Developers
id Software
Mac OS Logicware
Publishers
Activision
Engines
id Tech 2
Release dates
Windows December 9, 1997
Mac OS (Classic) 1997
Linux May 20, 1999
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Quake II on Wikipedia
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Quake
Quake 1996
Quake II 1997
Quake III Arena 1999
Quake 4 2005
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars 2007
Quake Live 2010
Quake II RTX 2019
Quake Enhanced 2021
Quake Champions 2022
Quake II Enhanced 2023

Key points

Engine is open source with modern multi-platform ports available; see Source ports
Runs well on low-end hardware
Small but hardcore community[citation needed]
Easy to mod
The Steam Version lacks the Soundtrack, but this can be fixed.

General information

Quake Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Quake game made.
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series
FAQ on Steam forums - A starting point for new Quake II players.
Func_Msgboard - The mapper hub, new map releases, technique improvements.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
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 Does not come with the game soundtrack; see No Music Playback
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GamersGate
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Retail
DRM details are not known
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
This game can also be played on OS X and Linux using a source port.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Quake II Mission Pack: Ground Zero Available on Steam
Windows
Quake II Mission Pack: The Reckoning Available on Steam
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

3.20. Latest official patch.

3.24. Unofficial patch that focuses on bugfixes and minor tweaks.

Source ports

Since the release of the source code various engine overhauls and source ports have been created to enhance or modify the game in different ways. Which one to use is a matter of taste.

  • 3.24 - This is a simple patch that fixes bugs and adds certain things to the engine such as widescreen-support. Easy to install and use.
  • Fruitz of Dojo Quake II - A Cocoa port of the engine, it allows Quake II to be played on modern Macs.
  • KMQuake II - An enhanced source port. Allows for customization of textures, game interface etc.
  • LWJake2 - A LWJGL-based source port focusing on compatibility and bugfixes.
  • Quetoo - Another source port which adds support for Linux and FreeBSD. Only for people who know what they're doing.
  • R1Q2 - Source port that focuses on the multiplayer aspect of the game.
  • Ultimate Quake II Patch - Designed for the Steam version of Quake II but is also compatible with retail versions by changing the install path of the mod. Adds bug-fixes, improved graphics, enables mouse use in menus as well as music through software playback.
  • Yamagi Quake II - An "enhanced client" focusing mainly on bug- and code-fixes.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game general settings.
In-game graphics settings.

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Anisotropic filtering (AF)

It is not built in, but forcing it through graphics drivers should work.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

The game doesn't have built in anti-aliasing but forcing it through your graphics control panel should work.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

The game is capped at 90 fps. To fix this, create a text-file in C:\Program Files (x86)\id Software\Quake2\baseq2\ then add the line cl_maxfps "120" (or whatever you want the maximum fps to be) and save it as autoexec.cfg. You can also force V-sync through graphics drivers control panel.

Input settings

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Audio settings

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16
All official maps are designed for at most 16 players. However, dedicated servers can be set to have the max player limit at 256

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 27910
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

No music playback

The music plays directly from the game-CD so the Steam version unfortunately lacks it. Try applying the Ultimate Quake II patch mentioned above.

If you prefer to use the original engine you can download the soundtrack from the Steam forums. Either burn a new CD from the image file or use a CD emulator like WinCDEmu to mount the image.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 1.1
Software renderer
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Linux
Mac OS (Classic)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, NT 4.0 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz Intel Pentium 133 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB 24 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 MB 400 MB
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Linux kernel v2.0.24
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz Intel Pentium 133 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB 24 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 MB 400 MB

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References