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'''Key points'''
 
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{{++}} Engine is open source with modern multi-platform ports available; see [[#Source ports|Source ports]]
 
{{++}} Engine is open source with modern multi-platform ports available; see [[#Source ports|Source ports]]
{{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware
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{{++}} Modding community
{{++}} Easy to mod
 
 
{{--}} The Steam version lacks the soundtrack, but this [[#No music playback|can be fixed]].
 
{{--}} The Steam version lacks the soundtrack, but this [[#No music playback|can be fixed]].
  

Revision as of 18:33, 29 April 2017

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Quake II
Quake II cover
Developers
id Software
The Reckoning (Expansion) Xatrix Entertainment
Ground Zero (Expansion) Rogue Entertainment
Publishers
Activision
Engines
id Tech 2
Release dates
Windows December 9, 1997
Mac OS (Classic) 1997
Linux May 20, 1999
Quake II guide on StrategyWiki
Quake II on Wikipedia
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
Modding community
The Steam version lacks the soundtrack, but this can be fixed.

General information

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

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD check removed by official patches. Soundtrack is still embedded in the CD.
Windows
Mac OS
Amazon.com
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Quake II: Quad Damage. Not available for purchase in Germany.[1]
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Does not come with the game soundtrack; see No music playback.
Windows
Quake II: Quad Damage includes the base game along with all expansions, a soundtrack, and a launcher created by GOG.com.
This game can also be played on OS X and Linux using a source port.
GOG.com's launcher for Quake II is fully customizeable by editing Q2Launcher.ini allowing you to add more mods or even modify the exe files the launcher should use.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Mission Pack: Ground Zero
Windows
Mission Pack: The Reckoning
Windows
Netpack I: Extremities Not available for the Steam version.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

  • 3.20 - Latest official patch.
  • 3.24 - Unofficial patch that focuses on bug fixes 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.

Name Notes
Quake2 Unofficial v3.24 Patch 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.
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.
Q2DOS Source port for MS-DOS that features DLL loading through DJGPP, Online play with a packet driver, Intel HD audio support, HTTP downloading with libCURL, Yamagi Quake II's game dll code enhancements and all of the v3.24 unofficial patch.
Q2PRO Multiplayer focused source port for Windows and Linux.
Yamagi Quake II An "enhanced client" focusing mainly on bug-fixes and code improvements.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 1]
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

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

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Added on update 1.2
Steam Cloud

Video settings

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

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Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Frame rate (FPS)

Instructions

Input settings

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Mouse acceleration

Instructions
Instructions

Audio settings

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 See the Steam Community guide.
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

Ports

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

VR support

Headsets State Notes
SteamVR
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Use Quake2VR (beta).
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
Keyboard/Mouse

Issues fixed

Saves not working in The Reckoning and Ground Zero

If you are getting "function pointers have moved" error in console after trying to load game, install fan-patch 3.24. Issue noted in gog.com release.

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.

GOG.com version does not require this method, as the whole soundtrack is in OGG format, which the game was modified to use it instead.

Play the expansions with KMQuake II

Instructions
Instructions

See gun with wide FOV

Instructions
Instructions

"No Input arguments" when running the launcher (GOG.com)

This problem occurs only if you try to run the main EXE file. It must be ran from the Launch Quake 2 shortcut to make it work. This is due to the fact that it contains a code in the Launch options.

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
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 MB
Mac OS
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7.5.3
Processor (CPU) PowerPC 603e
System memory (RAM) 48 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Other 4X CD-ROM drive
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Linux kernel v2.0.24
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 MB

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2320/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (2320) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References