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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Rayman 2 Cover.jpg
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|cover        = Rayman 2 Cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubi Soft Montpellier}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubi Pictures}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubi Soft}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Licomp Empik Multimedia|Poland}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Ubisoft OpenSpace}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 29, 1999}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 4, 1999|ref=<ref name="release">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020221014924/http://pc.ign.com/articles/071/071866p1.html|title=PC Games: News Briefs (retrieved)|date=2023-12-01}}</ref>}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|rayman-2-the-great-escape|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Platform }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Rayman }}
 
|steam appid  = 15060
 
|steam appid  = 15060
|gogcom page  = rayman_2_the_great_escape
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|gogcom id    = 1207658940
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = rayman-2-the-great-escape
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|hltb        = 7610
 
|wikipedia    = Rayman 2: The Great Escape
 
|wikipedia    = Rayman 2: The Great Escape
 
|winehq      = 4975
 
|winehq      = 4975
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Rayman}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Cannot use {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|introduction      = '''''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''''' is a {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Platform}} game in the ''[[Series:Rayman|Rayman]]'' series developed by [[Company:Ubi Pictures|Ubi Pictures]] and published by [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]].
{{--}} Uses a fixed button mapping with no ability to change it.
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|release history  = The PC version of ''Rayman 2'' was released on November 4, 1999, shortly after the Nintendo 64 version in the previous month.<ref name="release"/> It features 22kHz quality music instead of midi, increased detail for certain models (notably Rayman himself), and higher-resolution textures.
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|current state    = The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern systems; see [[#Install the game on modern systems (Retail)|Install the game on modern systems (Retail)]]. The game does not support {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]] or [[#Game breaks after task switching|Game breaks after task switching]]. Additionally, character animations are capped at 30 FPS.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://rayman.wikia.com/wiki/Rayman_Wiki Rayman Wiki]
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{{GOG.com links|1207658940|rayman_series|for game series}}
{{GOG.com links|rayman_2_the_great_escape|rayman_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15060/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/15060/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check | Rayman 3-pack version, also includes [[Rayman]] and [[Rayman M]] | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | Uses {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. Also released with '''''Rayman 3-Pack''''' and '''''Rayman 10th Anniversary Collection'''''. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | 10th Anniversary, also includes [[Rayman M]] and [[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_2_the_great_escape | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] 2.00<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-01-23}}</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | rayman_2_the_great_escape | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4947e88a7e300458b465c | Ubisoft Connect | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. Comes pre-configured with [https://wined3d.fdossena.com WineD3D]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 15060 | Steam | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide], but it may be [[#Play the game on modern systems|outdated]].<br />Was only available with pre-orders of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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}}
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]].
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}}
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==Essential improvements==
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===Patches===
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{{ii}} Patches are available [http://www.rayman-fanpage.de/rayman2/rayman2_hilfe-start_english.htm here]. Digital versions are already patched.
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===[https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix Ray2Fix]===
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A collection of patches and mods that fixes frame drops, speed issues, and adds windowed mode and controller support. As of v1.3.0 also supports controller remapping via the included config tool.
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{{ii}} Compatible with the GOG or delisted Steam releases of the game.
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{{++}} Fixes most graphics and framerate issues.
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{{++}} Provides controller input and remapping support.
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{{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix=
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# Download the [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest latest release {{file|.zip}}] and extract all files to Rayman 2's installation directory.
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# Run {{file|R2FixCfg.exe}} and choose your preferred display resolution.
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# Run {{file|Rayman2.exe}}.
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}}
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===Play the game on modern systems===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
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# Run <code>nGlide Configurator</code> from the start menu.
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# Select your screen resolution. Change '''Aspect ratio''' to '''Fit to Screen''' if you want to play in [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen]], and click Apply.
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# Run {{file|{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe}} (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
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# Change '''Renderer''' to '''Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver''' and click '''OK'''.
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# Run {{file|Rayman2.exe}} as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Options}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Options\|{{p|game}}\ubi.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\SaveGame}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\SaveGame\}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Save game download===
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{{ii}} An archive containing save games for all stages of the game can be found [https://www.file-upload.net/download-14878034/Rayman2SaveGames.zip.html here]. Check the Readme file on how to install.
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{{ii}} Alternatively you can use "gothere" cheat code entered in pause menu but it will mess with game progress (insufficient lums, health or no grapnel hook if you don't enter "hangon").
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{{ii}} To switch between levels on a save with completed game, you can use [https://github.com/raytools/OpenSpaceToolbox OpenSpaceToolbox] (but it requires working task switching in the game).
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          = false
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|ubisoft connect notes    = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-18}}</ref>
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Rayman 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Rayman 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en WSGF entry].
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|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en WSGF entry].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced in the GPU's control panel.
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|antialiasing notes        = Use nGlide and force [[MSAA]] or [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                = Use [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. Set in '''nglide_config.exe'''.
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|upscaling tech            =
|60 fps                    = true
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|upscaling notes            =
|60 fps notes              = Animations only run at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=December 5, 2016|comment=When making a comparison between 30 and 60 FPS video captures, 60 FPS version has duplicate frames in the animation when frame stepping through it, and not in the 30 FPS version}}</ref>
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|vsync                      = always on
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|vsync notes                = Always on with Direct3D. For Glide, use nGlide and enable Vsync with {{file|nglide_config.exe}}.
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|60 fps                    = limited
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|60 fps notes              = Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=December 5, 2016|comment=When making a comparison between 30 and 60 FPS video captures, 60 FPS version has duplicate frames in the animation when frame stepping through it, and not in the 30 FPS version}}</ref>
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS.
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-09-18|comment=rayman_2_gog-1_(17797), nGlide210}}</ref>
|color blind                = unknown
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolutions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21665|title=Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen resolutions|ref=<ref>[http://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21665 Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch]</ref><ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en Rayman 2: The Great Escape | WSGF]</ref>}}
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# Download and extract the [https://disk.yandex.com/d/KmAwIgXZd9vDCw Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch] pack.
# Download and extract the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/787-rayman-2-widescreen-patch/ Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch] pack.
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# Navigate the folders for your desired aspect ratio and language.
# Navigate the folders for your game version and desired aspect ratio.
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# Place the files into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, replacing the old ones.
# Place the file into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, replacing the old file.
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# Follow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=95&v=YdI8oBA8p0U this guide] from point 8 to adjust the FOV (or it will look zoomed in).
# Make sure your resolution settings are set to fit the screen (set in {{file|nglide_config.exe}}).
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# For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use a wrapper such as [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] or [[dgVoodoo 2]] and set it in {{file|GXSetup.exe}} or edit {{file|ubi.ini}}.
# For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
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# Make sure your aspect ratio settings are set to fit to the entire screen, if you are using a wrapper.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} With widescreen, some elements may still get stretched (HUD, loading screens).
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{{ii}} HUD scaling is fixed.
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{{ii}} Setting a 4:3 resolution in the {{file|ubi.ini}} configuration file with a bigger panoramic resolution than in the wrapper's configuration, will force a higher resolution in the game, with a less distorted typeface for text (at the cost of a very slight graphic sharpness change though).
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{{ii}} If stuttering is present, change the resolution to one of a 4:3 aspect ratio. (1440x1080 is suitable for 1080p, though the image might appear a bit aliased)
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{{--}} Objects at screen edges will disappear with {{term|Hor+}} aspect ratio. For some people using [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] permanent patch helped. If not, and you want to change FOV permanently, watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=95&v=YdI8oBA8p0U this guide] from point 8.
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{{ii}} If you use retail version with original installer, you need [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape#.22Please insert CD.22 message with pirate head image .28Retail.29|this]] to fix "Please insert the CD" error on game startup.<ref name="CD Data">[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1188953#p1188953  New Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, ...) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community]</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/d07f84ff/|title=DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Force windowed|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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# Set the game to [[#Play the game on modern systems|Glide mode with nGlide]].
 
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
 
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
 
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
 
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
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# Set the window position and size.
 
# Set the window position and size.
 
# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
 
# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# Click on '''Input''' tab, set '''Hook dinput'''.
 
# Click on '''DirectX''' tab, set '''DirectX9'''.
 
# Click on '''DirectX''' tab, set '''DirectX9'''.
 
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
 
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
 
# Run the game from DxWnd.
 
# Run the game from DxWnd.
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{{ii}} Windowed mode in some cases can be forced by pressing {{key|Alt|Enter}}, but task switching may still not work correctly.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
|key remap                = false
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|key remap                = hackable
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25320 DInput Key Switcher].
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
|controller support        = hackable
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|touchscreen              = false
|controller support notes  = Use [https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads Rayman 2 Input Fix].
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = Directinput by default.Use [https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads Rayman 2 Input Fix] on modern systems, [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix] for the GOG releases or [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases/latest dinputto8 alternatively].
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    = Some commands are not bound to the gamepad.
 
|full controller notes    = Some commands are not bound to the gamepad.
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = hackable
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  = See [[#Xidi|Xidi]].
|button prompts           = false
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|xbox prompts              = false
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = false
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = true
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = false
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = false
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= false
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = false
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers         = true
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|other controllers notes  = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
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|other button prompts     = Generic
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|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
|light bar support notes  =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
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===[https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/ Xidi]===
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{{++}} Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers.
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{{++}} Restores haptic feedback.
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing Xidi|fix=
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{{ii}} Works with [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/ Xidi] library in DInput form, but requires drop Xidi's {{file|dinput.dll}} into the game directory.
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# Ensure the system is running Windows 10 or 11. Xidi is built to target Windows 10 or 11 and does not support older versions of Windows.
 +
# Ensure the Visual C++ Runtime for Visual Studio 2022 is installed. Xidi is linked against this runtime and will not work without it. If running a 64-bit operating system, install both the x86 and the x64 versions of this runtime, otherwise install just the x86 version.
 +
# Download the latest release of Xidi from [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/releases here].
 +
# Install one of the forms of Xidi into the same directory as the game executable: {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Optionally supply configuration settings to Xidi: [https://github.com/samuelgr/XidiGameConfigurations/blob/master/GameConfigurations/Rayman%202%20-%20The%20Great%20Escape/Xidi.ini config].
 +
# Run the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Rayman 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Rayman 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound Effects.
|surround sound          = true
+
|surround sound          = always on
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = Using A3D. See [[#Restore 3D sound|Restore 3D sound]].
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          = Most speech is text-based.
 
|subtitles notes          = Most speech is text-based.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        = A3D{{CN|date=August 2015}}
+
|eax support notes         = The game uses Aureal A3D (not EAX).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html|title=Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Restore 3D sound|Restore 3D sound]].
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Restore 3D sound===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Restore A3D effects|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26077|title=Aureal 3D (A3D) restoration/achieving better (3D) sound quality in Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble (SE/Retail)|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Deton24|date=2019-09-18|comment=Tested on GOG.com version, nGlide, W10.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Install Creative Alchemy (for non-Creative cards, see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here]).
 +
# Add and enable the game in Creative Alchemy.
 +
# Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/qJbaZ20a3aSYLC these files] to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}}.
 +
# Install [http://www.worknd.ru/A3D-Live.exe A3D Live]. (After installing, you can go to {{folder|{{p|windir}}}} and delete the {{file|a3dsplhs.exe}} file to prevent the A3D splash screen from popping up).
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} In case of burdensome crashes, use [https://yadi.sk/i/G8sXUubW3aWd6N this] {{file|.ini}}, and uninstall A3D Live. Alternatively, see the video description from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CvgxWhZhXU here].
 +
{{--}} Some sounds may play in the wrong pitch/volume ([https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658599539602882560/1201213326315769876/WAVa1BVR.dll here] is patch disabling Doppler effect responsible for it). Also, A3D may cause the game to crash even with the workarounds mentioned above.
 +
{{ii}} A3D Live may prevent sounds from disappearing on some configurations.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Original releases in certain countries (such as Germany) have the French translation disabled.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Irish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Local retail release only - MULTI2 version with French or MULTI5 with additionally Italian, German, Spanish.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes     = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Slovak
 
  |language  = Slovak
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    = Use unofficial slovak language file ([http://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/32-rayman-2-the-great-escape/ Windows])
+
  |notes    = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = true
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch===
 +
{{ii}} This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_repeatedly_changes_resolution_before_launch|title=Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Blurry and distorted graphics===
 
===Blurry and distorted graphics===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Play the game on modern systems]]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
+
{{ii}} While using dgVoodoo, setting the wrapper additionally to DirectX 12 will fix the issue if it still exists (default is DX11).
# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
 
# Run <code>nGlide Configurator</code> from the start menu.
 
# Select your screen resolution. Change '''Aspect ratio''' to '''Fit to Screen''' if you want to play in [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen]], and click Apply.
 
# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code> (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
 
# Change '''Renderer''' to '''Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver''' and click '''OK'''.
 
# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)===
{{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide and copy the files|ref=<ref name="32-bit Depth">[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1344681#p1344681 Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Comment by deton24]</ref>|fix=
# Download and extract the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2].
+
# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
# Copy the contents of <code>MS</code> as well as <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code> into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
+
# Copy {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\Glide}}
# Run <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code>.
+
# Set Glide in {{file|GXSetup.exe}}
# Click the '''./''' button at the top of the window.
+
# Edit {{file|ubi.ini}} and replace x 16 to x 32
# Click the '''DirectX''' tab and select your desired resolution.
+
Or instead of points 3-4, copy and overwrite following content of {{file|ubi.ini}}:
# Disable the '''dgVoodoo Watermark''' option.
+
<pre>
# Click '''Apply''' and close the window.
+
[Rayman2]
# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code> (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
+
GLI_DllFile=GliVd1
# Change '''Renderer''' to '''DirectX6 (1.0.0) DirectX 6 Driver'''.
+
GLI_Dll=Glide2
# Select your resolution and click '''OK'''.
+
GLI_Driver=
# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]].
+
GLI_Device=
 +
GLI_Mode=1 - 1024 x 768 x 32
 +
Language=English
 +
ParticuleRate=High
 +
</pre>
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{--}} Causes frame rate to jump between 30 and 60 FPS.
+
{{ii}} 32-bit in {{file|ubi.ini}} works only with the Glide renderer and after copying the file.
{{--}} White lines may appear on the edge of the screen when forcing MSAA.
+
{{ii}} To set your desired resolution go to nGlide Configurator.
 +
{{ii}} nGlide is incompatible with [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape&action=submit#Modifications HD Tex Mod].
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo and copy the files (for Glide)|ref=|fix=
 +
# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]] and copy {{file|3Dfx\x86\Glide2x.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}
 +
# Follow steps 3-4 above
 +
{{ii}} To fix some FPS issues, copy also {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} to the game folder, then run the first, and pick 2048 kB TMU, force emulating true PCI Express, Onboard RAM 8MB, set your resolution and apply. Most importantly, copy [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] library to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Crash to desktop on Windows 8.1 (GOG.com)===
+
===Game breaks after task switching===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Update nGlide|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=874|title=Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05|date=2016-01-30}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Install the game outside of the default folder|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x]</ref>{{cn|reason=Needs confirmation by more than one user|date=September 2015}}}}
+
# Download the latest version of [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
 +
# Open the nGlide setup with [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip].
 +
# Extract the contents to the installation folder and overwrite the original files.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=(for nGlide) Use combination of {{key|Win|Tab}} and {{key|Alt|Tab}} alternately|fix=
 +
During the first minimization, use {{key|Win|Tab}}, during the second minimization, use {{key|Alt|Tab}} and so on.
 +
In the main menu, (before loading a save) use only {{key|Alt|Tab}}. In the case of using Aureal 3D, and closing version notification on startup, don't use {{key|Alt|Tab}} twice in a row (to come back to the game after closing notification, and later to minimize in the main menu). Don't press on the game icon in taskbar more than once at a row, use {{key|Alt|Tab}} instead.
 +
Game breaks can still occur though, but less often.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix]
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Screen flickering on startup===
+
===Game runs twice as fast (GOG/Uplay versions)===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change the refresh rate in nGlide|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Run game in a window|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
+
When playing Rayman 2 with the default nGlide settings, it's possible that the game's speed may be running twice as fast than normally intended. To fix this, open the nGlide Configurator and set the refresh rate to 120 Hz or lower, depending on your monitor's refresh rate, instead of the default value.
* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+
Alternatively lower your refresh rate to 60Hz, or for the same problem on 60Hz monitors, turn off vertical synchronization.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Game breaks after task switching===
+
===Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide (see [[#Play the game on modern systems|above]])|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Run game in a window|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo (instruction for DirectX 6 renderer set)|ref=||fix=
* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+
# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]
 +
# Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|\MS\x86\DDraw.dll}}, {{file|D3DImm.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Open {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and in DirectX set Fast Memory Access to fix some 30 FPS dips.
 +
# Make sure you have dgVoodoo's DirectX6 renderer set in GXSetup or edit {{file|{{p|game}}\ubi.ini}} as follows:
 +
<pre>
 +
[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
 +
GLI_Dll=DirectX6
 +
GLI_Driver=display
 +
GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL
 +
GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16
 +
GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
 +
Language=English
 +
</pre>
 +
{{ii}} For constant 30 FPS drops download [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] Dege's patch and replace in {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL}} - the game will start to work in 60 FPS.<ref name="FPS Fix">[https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=855828#p855828 Rayman 2 DX6 30 FPS drops]</ref> Don't run the game from Rayman Control Panel to avoid FPS drops. Alternatively to run the game with RCP, launch it without admin privileges, and the game "as administrator" using Options>Launch Options in RCP.
 +
{{ii}} For a fix for small game window, very low FPS, no resolution to choose in dgVoodoo Control Panel on DX10 cards (tested on 9XXX GT, W10 1909, dgVooodoo 2.55.3) download latest [[dgVoodoo 2]]
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=(alternative to dgVoodoo) Use DxWrapper (for DirectX 6 renderer)|ref=<ref>https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/issues/35#issuecomment-500131861</ref>||fix=
 +
{{ii}} dgVoodoo DX6 with this [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 patch] behaves better for now.
 +
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper] (recommended and verified to work on [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases/tag/v1.0.2383.20 v1.0.2383.20])
 +
# Copy {{file|dxwrapper.dll}}, {{file|ddraw.dll}} (from {{folder|stub}}), {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}} (in Windows 1909 if {{file|ddraw.dll}} is ignored and there is no effect, rename it to {{file|dsound.dll}}).
 +
# In case of blurry graphics use {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} from [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/files/3268068/ddraw.zip here] ([https://yadi.sk/d/dvjejjHhdI8Fiw mirror]) but don't use {{file|draw.dll}} from this package (FPS issues).
 +
# Edit {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}: FullScreen              = 1
 +
# In case of a resolution enumerating error, run as administrator and set Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode in GXSetup/Rayman2.
 +
# If you previously used Glide, run GXSetup to choose DirectX renderer or paste this {{file|ubi.ini}} content:
 +
<pre>
 +
[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
 +
GLI_Dll=DirectX6
 +
GLI_Driver=display
 +
GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL
 +
GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16
 +
GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
 +
Language=English
 +
</pre>
 +
{{ii}} It was one of the best DX6 wrappers for this game. Behaved smoother than WineD3D. Less 30 FPS dips.
 +
{{--}} Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. Alternatively open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} and edit this line: <code>Force32bitColor          = 1</code> to fix it.
 +
{{ii}} Linked specific version for compatibility, doesn't support wrapping DX6 to DX9 like dgVoodoo.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG/Uplay versions)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Copy lacking files from retail version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_fullscreen_bug/post11|title=Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7
 +
# Unpack files to the Rayman 2 directory.
 +
# Run GXSetup as administrator.
 +
# Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing {{file|ubi.ini}}).
 +
# If only Glide is shown on the list, run GXSetup in Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode.
 +
{{ii}} Or simply if you use e.g. Uplay version there will be a dll named {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\Glide}}. You need to move this library from the {{folder|Glide}} folder to the {{folder|DLL}} folder instead, then GXSetup should show Glide as an option.<ref name="32-bit Depth" /><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=28791|title=Rayman 2: Nglide not showing up in GXsetup? - Rayman Pirate-Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful {{key|ALT|TAB}} / no {{key|CTRL|ESC}} reaction===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=In Windows 10, press {{key|Win|Tab}}, then drag & drop {{file|Rayman 2.exe}} to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager}}
 +
 
 +
===Install the game on modern systems (Retail)===
 +
{{--}} The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern Windows versions due to a compatibility issue.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=RibShark|date=2024-01-27|comment=Specifically, a change to exception handling on versions of Windows at least as early as Windows 7 can cause the installer to not launch on some (most) systems.}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9723 Rayman 2 x64 Patcher]|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25761 Rayman Control Panel]|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://fedi.rib.gay/files/dfe64add-3d99-43b4-9d4f-dfa36b4c9855 Ubi Soft Installer Fix] |ref=<ref>https://imgur.com/a/WDc9j5a</ref> {{note|Wacatac detected by Windows Defender (usual cause of false positives in homebrew software)}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==="Please insert CD" message with pirate head image (Retail)===
 +
{{ii}} At the end of The Echoing Caves or Menhir Hills Part 2 an anti-piracy message will appear and stop progress, even when using a legitimate copy of the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/271852-Rayman-2-pc-bug-help-needed-Forums|title=Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed - Forum - ubi.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{++}} This has been fixed in the GOG release. You can copy your save file to that version and continue playing.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add missing files not copied from retail installer|ref=<ref name="CD Data" />|fix=
 +
# Download [https://mega.nz/#!BBwAWSyC!L5b1gmytl6QGBSI1Y92nCdsYmToMnoNc9FTftIJUoj0 missing files].
 +
# Copy the {{folder|DATA}} folder to the installation folder.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Crash to desktop===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside the default folder, e.g. to desktop (happens when installed in GOG Galaxy location)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound|title=Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_crashing_after_the_slide/post4|title=Rayman 2 - Crashing after the slide|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Close MSI Afterburner (fixed in new versions of AB/RivaTuner/AMD drivers)
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set 1024 x 768 in {{file|ubi.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en|title=wsgf.org|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change Data Execution Prevention setting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=27571|title=Fix for Rayman 2 crash on Woods of Light and other levels - make DEP exception or restore def. settings|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
Add a DEP Exception for {{file|Rayman2.exe}} (sometimes reboot needed afterwards) or enable DEP only for essential system services (default system setting).
 +
{{ii}} Fixes the problem of crashing on Woods of Light and other levels loading.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1424893#p1424893 Follow the instruction] (for GPUs supporting Vulkan)|ref=|fix=
 +
{{ii}} In this case, the crash can happen because you may not be able to run the newest GOG release in DX6 mode (old GOG/Uplay/Retail versions not affected)
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix]
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game and install pirate head DRM patch using [https://raym.app/rcp/Rayman%20Control%20Panel.exe RCP] before launching the game for the first time<ref>https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1451880#p1451880</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Low frame rate on Windows 8/10===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
 +
# Run {{file|{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe}}.
 +
# Set Renderer to Glide2.}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=See [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape#Game_runs_in_windowed_mode_.28fullscreen_fix.29 here] for dgVoodoo fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1413461#p1413461|title=Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Comment by denton24|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 Dege's patch] (for both DX6 and Glide)|ref=<ref name="FPS Fix" />|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Poor frame rate on Windows 8 (Retail)===
+
===Uplay version or Vulkan set in nGlide cause stuck at startup white window===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up.|fix= }}
{{Fixbox/fix|Set Glide renderer|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=[[#Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)|Use nGlide or dgVoodoo]] or update Uplay's version [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]|fix= }}
# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
+
 
# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code>.
+
==="Graphics Dll not found, run install" [sic]===
# Set Renderer to Glide2.
+
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Use nGlide]] or dgVoodoo|fix= }}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 files] into Rayman 2 folder|fix= }}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution|fix= }}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Make sure you didn't set "x 32" instead of "x 16" in {{file|ubi.ini}} while using DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} file in {{folder|\DLL}} folder (you may copy it from {{folder|DLL\Glide}}).|fix= }}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Check whether {{file|ubi.ini}} contains line <code>GLI_DllFile=GliDX6</code> or <code>GLI_DllFile=GliVd1</code> instead of <code>GLI_DllFile=Dll</code>, which can occur when you run GXSetup on newer GOG releases|fix= }}
 +
 
 +
==="Display initialisation error : could not find any resolution"===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Cannot load saved game===
{{Fixbox/fix|Use DDRAW FPS Fix|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game as admin|fix=
# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ DDRAW FPS Fix].
 
# Extract the appropriate {{file|ddraw.dll}} to the installation folder.
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===No sound===
{{Fixbox/fix|Run game in a window|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658715082699833381/834874553376833616/r2_audio_dlls.zip Download] and copy the extracted archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL}} (overwrite)|fix=}}
* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside of the default folder (e.g. to desktop)
 +
|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound|title=How I solved my Rayman 2 issues (game CTD at launch, no sound)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 6
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = Retail default renderer (Uplay version is already pre-configured with WineD3D wrapper).
|directdraw versions    = 6
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
|glide versions        =  
+
|glide versions        = 2
|glide notes            =  
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|glide notes            = Needs to be set in {{file|GXSetup.exe}} or {{file|ubi.ini}} (GOG.com version is already pre-configured with nGlide).
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|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     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Modifications===
 +
* [https://raym.app/mods Rayman 2 Fun Box] - Adds first-person camera mode and other misc. mods.
 +
* [https://github.com/rtsonneveld/OpenSpaceToolbox/releases OpenSpace Toolbox] - Adds level switching, bookmarking your position, and hotkeys to reload levels and save/load positions.
 +
* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21641 Rayman 2 Reshade with SweetFX mod] - Complete "revamp" of lighting and graphics.
 +
* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25013 RayTwol] - Level editor with the ability to modify the position of most of the objects in any given level. Modifications can saved and experienced in-game, simply through exiting and re-entering the level. Online map viewer can be found [https://raym.app/maps/ here].
 +
* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74254&p=1413461 Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack] - Replaces all textures for those of better quality. Created using ESRGAN with the Fatality MKII algorithm, which was pretrained for use with pixel art. The mod works only with DX6 (dgVoodoo).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2245|title=Glide API 256px texture size limitation? - Zeus Software|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
* [https://github.com/kellsnc/Rayman2ModLoader Mod loader] - Contains also wiki for documentation on creating mods (file replacement, DLL injection, update system, and more).
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minGPU  = 3Dfx Voodoo
 
|minGPU  = 3Dfx Voodoo
 
|minDX    = 6.1
 
|minDX    = 6.1
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 6.1 compatible, Sound Blaster
 +
|minother = 4X CD-ROM
  
 
|recOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
 
|recOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium with MMX 200 MHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recGPU  = 3Dfx Voodoo2
 
|recGPU  = 3Dfx Voodoo2
 
|recVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 16 MB
 +
|recaudio = Aureal Vortex (2), Soundblaster Live!, Sound Blaster Audigy series, Sound Blaster X-Fi series
 +
|recother = 8X CD-ROM
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

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Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Rayman 2: The Great Escape cover
Developers
Ubi Pictures
Publishers
Ubisoft
Poland Licomp Empik Multimedia
Engines
Ubisoft OpenSpace
Release dates
Windows November 4, 1999[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Platform
Art styles Stylized
Series Rayman
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Rayman By His Fans 1998
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Rayman M 2001
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc 2003
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Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a third-person platform game in the Rayman series developed by Ubi Pictures and published by Ubisoft.

The PC version of Rayman 2 was released on November 4, 1999, shortly after the Nintendo 64 version in the previous month.[1] It features 22kHz quality music instead of midi, increased detail for certain models (notably Rayman himself), and higher-resolution textures.

The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern systems; see Install the game on modern systems (Retail). The game does not support Alt+Tab while in-game; see Windowed or Game breaks after task switching. Additionally, character animations are capped at 30 FPS.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Uses SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. Also released with Rayman 3-Pack and Rayman 10th Anniversary Collection.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Comes pre-configured with nGlide 2.00[4]
Windows
Ubisoft Store
Icon overlay.png
Included with Ubisoft+. Comes pre-configured with WineD3D.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Comes pre-configured with nGlide, but it may be outdated.
Was only available with pre-orders of Rayman Origins.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Ubisoft+.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patches are available here. Digital versions are already patched.

Ray2Fix

A collection of patches and mods that fixes frame drops, speed issues, and adds windowed mode and controller support. As of v1.3.0 also supports controller remapping via the included config tool.

Compatible with the GOG or delisted Steam releases of the game.
Fixes most graphics and framerate issues.
Provides controller input and remapping support.
Installation
  1. Download the latest release .zip and extract all files to Rayman 2's installation directory.
  2. Run R2FixCfg.exe and choose your preferred display resolution.
  3. Run Rayman2.exe.

Play the game on modern systems

Use nGlide[citation needed]
  1. Download and install nGlide.
  2. Run nGlide Configurator from the start menu.
  3. Select your screen resolution. Change Aspect ratio to Fit to Screen if you want to play in widescreen, and click Apply.
  4. Run <path-to-game>\GXSetup.exe (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
  5. Change Renderer to Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver and click OK.
  6. Run Rayman2.exe as an admin (causes screen to momentarily flicker).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Data\Options\[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\ubi.ini[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Data\SaveGame\[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game download

An archive containing save games for all stages of the game can be found here. Check the Readme file on how to install.
Alternatively you can use "gothere" cheat code entered in pause menu but it will mess with game progress (insufficient lums, health or no grapnel hook if you don't enter "hangon").
To switch between levels on a save with completed game, you can use OpenSpaceToolbox (but it requires working task switching in the game).

Save game cloud syncing

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use nGlide and force MSAA or SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Always on with Direct3D. For Glide, use nGlide and enable Vsync with nglide_config.exe.
60 FPS
Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.[6]
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.[7]

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen resolutions[8]
  1. Download and extract the Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch pack.
  2. Navigate the folders for your desired aspect ratio and language.
  3. Place the files into <path-to-game>, replacing the old ones.
  4. Follow this guide from point 8 to adjust the FOV (or it will look zoomed in).
  5. For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use a wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo 2 and set it in GXSetup.exe or edit ubi.ini.
  6. Make sure your aspect ratio settings are set to fit to the entire screen, if you are using a wrapper.

Notes

HUD scaling is fixed.
Setting a 4:3 resolution in the ubi.ini configuration file with a bigger panoramic resolution than in the wrapper's configuration, will force a higher resolution in the game, with a less distorted typeface for text (at the cost of a very slight graphic sharpness change though).
If stuttering is present, change the resolution to one of a 4:3 aspect ratio. (1440x1080 is suitable for 1080p, though the image might appear a bit aliased)
Objects at screen edges will disappear with Hor+ aspect ratio. For some people using this permanent patch helped. If not, and you want to change FOV permanently, watch this guide from point 8.
If you use retail version with original installer, you need this to fix "Please insert the CD" error on game startup.[9]

Windowed

Force windowed[10]
  1. Set the game to Glide mode with nGlide.
  2. Download and run DxWnd.
  3. Click on Edit, then Add.
  4. Set the name and executable path.
  5. Set Do not notify on task switch.
  6. Set the window position and size.
  7. Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
  8. Click on Input tab, set Hook dinput.
  9. Click on DirectX tab, set DirectX9.
  10. Click OK, then File and Save.
  11. Run the game from DxWnd.
Windowed mode in some cases can be forced by pressing Alt+ Enter, but task switching may still not work correctly.

Input

Xidi

Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers.
Restores haptic feedback.
Installing Xidi
Works with Xidi library in DInput form, but requires drop Xidi's dinput.dll into the game directory.
  1. Ensure the system is running Windows 10 or 11. Xidi is built to target Windows 10 or 11 and does not support older versions of Windows.
  2. Ensure the Visual C++ Runtime for Visual Studio 2022 is installed. Xidi is linked against this runtime and will not work without it. If running a 64-bit operating system, install both the x86 and the x64 versions of this runtime, otherwise install just the x86 version.
  3. Download the latest release of Xidi from here.
  4. Install one of the forms of Xidi into the same directory as the game executable: <path-to-game>.
  5. Optionally supply configuration settings to Xidi: config.
  6. Run the game.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and Sound Effects.
Surround sound
Using A3D. See Restore 3D sound.
Subtitles
Most speech is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
The game uses Aureal A3D (not EAX).[11] See Restore 3D sound.
Royalty free audio

Restore 3D sound

Restore A3D effects[12][13]
  1. Install Creative Alchemy (for non-Creative cards, see here).
  2. Add and enable the game in Creative Alchemy.
  3. Copy these files to <path-to-game>\DLL\.
  4. Install A3D Live. (After installing, you can go to %WINDIR% and delete the a3dsplhs.exe file to prevent the A3D splash screen from popping up).

Notes

In case of burdensome crashes, use this .ini, and uninstall A3D Live. Alternatively, see the video description from here.
Some sounds may play in the wrong pitch/volume (here is patch disabling Doppler effect responsible for it). Also, A3D may cause the game to crash even with the workarounds mentioned above.
A3D Live may prevent sounds from disappearing on some configurations.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Original releases in certain countries (such as Germany) have the French translation disabled.
German
Irish
Fan translation.
Italian
Polish
Local retail release only - MULTI2 version with French or MULTI5 with additionally Italian, German, Spanish.
Portuguese
Fan translation.
Russian
Fan translation.
Slovak
Fan translation.
Spanish
Swedish
Fan translation.

Issues unresolved

Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch

This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.[14]

Issues fixed

Blurry and distorted graphics

See Play the game on modern systems[citation needed]
While using dgVoodoo, setting the wrapper additionally to DirectX 12 will fix the issue if it still exists (default is DX11).

32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)

Use nGlide and copy the files[15]
  1. Download and install nGlide.
  2. Copy GliVd1vf.dll from <path-to-game>\DLL\ to <path-to-game>\DLL\Glide
  3. Set Glide in GXSetup.exe
  4. Edit ubi.ini and replace x 16 to x 32

Or instead of points 3-4, copy and overwrite following content of ubi.ini:

[Rayman2]
GLI_DllFile=GliVd1
GLI_Dll=Glide2
GLI_Driver=
GLI_Device=
GLI_Mode=1 - 1024 x 768 x 32
Language=English
ParticuleRate=High

Notes

32-bit in ubi.ini works only with the Glide renderer and after copying the file.
To set your desired resolution go to nGlide Configurator.
nGlide is incompatible with HD Tex Mod.
Use dgVoodoo and copy the files (for Glide)
  1. Download dgVoodoo 2 and copy 3Dfx\x86\Glide2x.dll to <path-to-game>
  2. Follow steps 3-4 above
To fix some FPS issues, copy also dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf to the game folder, then run the first, and pick 2048 kB TMU, force emulating true PCI Express, Onboard RAM 8MB, set your resolution and apply. Most importantly, copy this library to <path-to-game>\DLL\.

Game breaks after task switching

Update nGlide[16]
  1. Download the latest version of nGlide.
  2. Open the nGlide setup with 7-Zip.
  3. Extract the contents to the installation folder and overwrite the original files.
(for nGlide) Use combination of Win+Tab and Alt+Tab alternately

During the first minimization, use Win+Tab , during the second minimization, use Alt+Tab and so on. In the main menu, (before loading a save) use only Alt+Tab . In the case of using Aureal 3D, and closing version notification on startup, don't use Alt+Tab twice in a row (to come back to the game after closing notification, and later to minimize in the main menu). Don't press on the game icon in taskbar more than once at a row, use Alt+Tab instead. Game breaks can still occur though, but less often.

Or see Windowed[citation needed]
Use Ray2Fix

Game runs twice as fast (GOG/Uplay versions)

Change the refresh rate in nGlide

When playing Rayman 2 with the default nGlide settings, it's possible that the game's speed may be running twice as fast than normally intended. To fix this, open the nGlide Configurator and set the refresh rate to 120 Hz or lower, depending on your monitor's refresh rate, instead of the default value. Alternatively lower your refresh rate to 60Hz, or for the same problem on 60Hz monitors, turn off vertical synchronization.

Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)

Use nGlide (see above)[citation needed]
Use dgVoodoo (instruction for DirectX 6 renderer set)
  1. Download dgVoodoo 2
  2. Copy dgVoodoo.conf, dgVoodooCpl.exe and \MS\x86\DDraw.dll, D3DImm.dll to <path-to-game>.
  3. Open dgVoodooCpl.exe and in DirectX set Fast Memory Access to fix some 30 FPS dips.
  4. Make sure you have dgVoodoo's DirectX6 renderer set in GXSetup or edit <path-to-game>\ubi.ini as follows:
[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
GLI_Dll=DirectX6
GLI_Driver=display
GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL
GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16
GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
Language=English
For constant 30 FPS drops download this Dege's patch and replace in <path-to-game>\DLL - the game will start to work in 60 FPS.[17] Don't run the game from Rayman Control Panel to avoid FPS drops. Alternatively to run the game with RCP, launch it without admin privileges, and the game "as administrator" using Options>Launch Options in RCP.
For a fix for small game window, very low FPS, no resolution to choose in dgVoodoo Control Panel on DX10 cards (tested on 9XXX GT, W10 1909, dgVooodoo 2.55.3) download latest dgVoodoo 2
(alternative to dgVoodoo) Use DxWrapper (for DirectX 6 renderer)[18]
dgVoodoo DX6 with this patch behaves better for now.
  1. Download DxWrapper (recommended and verified to work on v1.0.2383.20)
  2. Copy dxwrapper.dll, ddraw.dll (from stub), dxwrapper.ini into <path-to-game> (in Windows 1909 if ddraw.dll is ignored and there is no effect, rename it to dsound.dll).
  3. In case of blurry graphics use dxwrapper.ini from here (mirror) but don't use draw.dll from this package (FPS issues).
  4. Edit dxwrapper.ini: FullScreen = 1
  5. In case of a resolution enumerating error, run as administrator and set Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode in GXSetup/Rayman2.
  6. If you previously used Glide, run GXSetup to choose DirectX renderer or paste this ubi.ini content:
[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
GLI_Dll=DirectX6
GLI_Driver=display
GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL
GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16
GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
Language=English
It was one of the best DX6 wrappers for this game. Behaved smoother than WineD3D. Less 30 FPS dips.
Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. Alternatively open dxwrapper.ini and edit this line: Force32bitColor = 1 to fix it.
Linked specific version for compatibility, doesn't support wrapping DX6 to DX9 like dgVoodoo.

No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG/Uplay versions)

Copy lacking files from retail version[19]
  1. Download https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7
  2. Unpack files to the Rayman 2 directory.
  3. Run GXSetup as administrator.
  4. Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing ubi.ini).
  5. If only Glide is shown on the list, run GXSetup in Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode.
Or simply if you use e.g. Uplay version there will be a dll named GliVd1vf.dll in <path-to-game>\DLL\Glide. You need to move this library from the Glide folder to the DLL folder instead, then GXSetup should show Glide as an option.[15][20]

Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful Alt+Tab / no Ctrl+Esc reaction

In Windows 10, press Win+Tab , then drag & drop Rayman 2.exe to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager

Install the game on modern systems (Retail)

The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern Windows versions due to a compatibility issue.[21]
Use Rayman 2 x64 Patcher[citation needed]
Use Rayman Control Panel[citation needed]
Use Ubi Soft Installer Fix[22] [Note 4]

"Please insert CD" message with pirate head image (Retail)

At the end of The Echoing Caves or Menhir Hills Part 2 an anti-piracy message will appear and stop progress, even when using a legitimate copy of the game.[23]
This has been fixed in the GOG release. You can copy your save file to that version and continue playing.
Add missing files not copied from retail installer[9]
  1. Download missing files.
  2. Copy the DATA folder to the installation folder.

Crash to desktop

Install the game outside the default folder, e.g. to desktop (happens when installed in GOG Galaxy location)[24][25]
Close MSI Afterburner (fixed in new versions of AB/RivaTuner/AMD drivers)
Set 1024 x 768 in ubi.ini[26]
Change Data Execution Prevention setting[27]

Add a DEP Exception for Rayman2.exe (sometimes reboot needed afterwards) or enable DEP only for essential system services (default system setting).

Fixes the problem of crashing on Woods of Light and other levels loading.
Follow the instruction (for GPUs supporting Vulkan)
In this case, the crash can happen because you may not be able to run the newest GOG release in DX6 mode (old GOG/Uplay/Retail versions not affected)
Use Ray2Fix
Reinstall the game and install pirate head DRM patch using RCP before launching the game for the first time[28]

Low frame rate on Windows 8/10

Use nGlide[citation needed]
  1. Download and install nGlide.
  2. Run <path-to-game>\GXSetup.exe.
  3. Set Renderer to Glide2.
See here for dgVoodoo fix[29]
Use Dege's patch (for both DX6 and Glide)[17]

Uplay version or Vulkan set in nGlide cause stuck at startup white window

Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up.
Use nGlide or dgVoodoo or update Uplay's version WineD3D

"Graphics Dll not found, run install" [sic]

See Use nGlide or dgVoodoo
Copy files into Rayman 2 folder
Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution
Make sure you didn't set "x 32" instead of "x 16" in ubi.ini while using DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present GliVd1vf.dll file in \DLL folder (you may copy it from DLL\Glide).
Check whether ubi.ini contains line GLI_DllFile=GliDX6 or GLI_DllFile=GliVd1 instead of GLI_DllFile=Dll, which can occur when you run GXSetup on newer GOG releases

"Display initialisation error : could not find any resolution"

Run the game with Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode

Cannot load saved game

Run the game as admin

No sound

Download and copy the extracted archive to <path-to-game>\DLL (overwrite)
Install the game outside of the default folder (e.g. to desktop)[30]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6 Retail default renderer (Uplay version is already pre-configured with WineD3D wrapper).
Glide 2 Needs to be set in GXSetup.exe or ubi.ini (GOG.com version is already pre-configured with nGlide).
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Modifications

  • Rayman 2 Fun Box - Adds first-person camera mode and other misc. mods.
  • OpenSpace Toolbox - Adds level switching, bookmarking your position, and hotkeys to reload levels and save/load positions.
  • Rayman 2 Reshade with SweetFX mod - Complete "revamp" of lighting and graphics.
  • RayTwol - Level editor with the ability to modify the position of most of the objects in any given level. Modifications can saved and experienced in-game, simply through exiting and re-entering the level. Online map viewer can be found here.
  • Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Replaces all textures for those of better quality. Created using ESRGAN with the Fatality MKII algorithm, which was pretrained for use with pixel art. The mod works only with DX6 (dgVoodoo).[31]
  • Mod loader - Contains also wiki for documentation on creating mods (file replacement, DLL injection, update system, and more).

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 133 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 500 MB
Video card (GPU) 3Dfx Voodoo
DirectX 6.1 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 6.1 compatible, Sound Blaster
Other 4X CD-ROM


Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  3. 3.0 3.1 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>/15060/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (15060) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  4. Wacatac detected by Windows Defender (usual cause of false positives in homebrew software)

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 PC Games: News Briefs (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-12-01
  2. Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
  3. Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
  4. Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-01-23
  5. Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18
  6. Verified by User:Keith on December 5, 2016
    When making a comparison between 30 and 60 FPS video captures, 60 FPS version has duplicate frames in the animation when frame stepping through it, and not in the 30 FPS version
  7. Verified by User:Keith on 2019-09-18
    rayman_2_gog-1_(17797), nGlide210
  8. Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch - last accessed on May 2023
  9. 9.0 9.1 New Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, ...) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community
  10. DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received - last accessed on May 2023
  11. Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list - last accessed on May 2023
  12. Aureal 3D (A3D) restoration/achieving better (3D) sound quality in Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble (SE/Retail) - last accessed on May 2023
  13. Verified by User:Deton24 on 2019-09-18
    Tested on GOG.com version, nGlide, W10.
  14. Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  15. 15.0 15.1 Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Comment by deton24
  16. Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05 - last accessed on 2016-01-30
  17. 17.0 17.1 Rayman 2 DX6 30 FPS drops
  18. https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/issues/35#issuecomment-500131861
  19. Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  20. Rayman 2: Nglide not showing up in GXsetup? - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on May 2023
  21. Verified by User:RibShark on 2024-01-27
    Specifically, a change to exception handling on versions of Windows at least as early as Windows 7 can cause the installer to not launch on some (most) systems.
  22. https://imgur.com/a/WDc9j5a
  23. Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed - Forum - ubi.com - last accessed on May 2023
  24. Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x - last accessed on May 2023
  25. Rayman 2 - Crashing after the slide - last accessed on May 2023
  26. wsgf.org - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  27. Fix for Rayman 2 crash on Woods of Light and other levels - make DEP exception or restore def. settings - last accessed on May 2023
  28. https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1451880#p1451880
  29. Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Comment by denton24 - last accessed on May 2023
  30. How I solved my Rayman 2 issues (game CTD at launch, no sound) - last accessed on May 2023
  31. Glide API 256px texture size limitation? - Zeus Software - last accessed on May 2023