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Revision as of 01:18, 3 October 2015
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| 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 |
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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
- 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.
- 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 |
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| Retail | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Quake II: Quad Damage | |
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| Steam | |
Does not come with the game soundtrack; see No Music Playback. | |
- Quake II: Quad Damage includes the base game along with all expansions a soundtrack and a launcher created by GOG.
- This game can also be played on OS X and Linux using a source port.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Pack: Ground Zero | |
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| Mission Pack: The Reckoning | |
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| Netpack I: Extremities | Not available for the Steam version. | |
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.
- 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.
- 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 |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game general settings.
In-game graphics settings.
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
Audio settings
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.
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
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 |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Linux | |||||
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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
- ↑ 1.0 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
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