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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2020-present}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2020-present}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 27, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 27, 2012}} | ||
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|winehq = 14177 | |winehq = 14177 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Risen2\Config\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Risen2\Config\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|ConfigUser.xml}} contains settings (all versions) and achievements (only DRM-free version). |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|Action_Map_User_1.xam}} contains primary key bindings. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|Action_Map_User_2.xam}} contains secondary key bindings. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Risen2\SaveGames\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Risen2\SaveGames\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Windows XP save games are stored in | + | {{ii}} Windows XP save games are stored in {{folder|{{p|userprofile}}\Local Settings\Application Data\Risen2\SaveGames}}. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit ConfigUser.xml|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ConfigUser.xml|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | <ol><li>Edit the file {{p|localappdata}}\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml, in section <code><Window></code> as follows:</li> | + | <ol><li>Edit the file {{folder|{{p|localappdata}}\Risen2\Config\ConfigUser.xml}}, in the section <code><Window></code> as follows:</li> |
<pre><Window | <pre><Window | ||
Top="0" | Top="0" | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit ConfigUser.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ConfigUser.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|localappdata}}\Risen2\Config}}. |
# Edit {{file|ConfigUser.xml}}. | # Edit {{file|ConfigUser.xml}}. | ||
# Change <code>FullScreen</code> to <code>"false"</code> | # Change <code>FullScreen</code> to <code>"false"</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = GOG ⠀ STEAM |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation – [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/533_baixar-traducao-pt-br-by-google-risen-2-dark-waters.html download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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===Sound speaker option is greyed out=== | ===Sound speaker option is greyed out=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Confirm Windows sound settings are correctly configured for 5.1/7.1|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Risen 2 Fails to Launch / Hangs on launch=== | ===Risen 2 Fails to Launch / Hangs on launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install PhysX|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[Glossary:PhysX#System Software versions|Nvidia PhysX System Software]].|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Verify | + | {{Fixbox|description=Verify game integrity (Steam)|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} If that does not fix the issue, run these installers and reboot the computer afterward: | |
− | + | * {{file|{{p|game}}\redist\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe}} | |
− | + | * {{file|{{p|game}}\redist\PhysX\PhysX_SystemSoftware.exe}} | |
− | + | * {{file|{{p|game}}\redist\VCRedist\vcredist_x86.exe}} | |
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===Game doesn't start / Frequency out of range error=== | ===Game doesn't start / Frequency out of range error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit ConfigDefault.xml|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Option 1: Edit ConfigDefault.xml|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>|fix= |
− | # In the section <code><Window></code>, | + | # In the section <code><Window></code>, verify that the values are correct: |
<pre>AdapterNumber="0" | <pre>AdapterNumber="0" | ||
Top="0" | Top="0" | ||
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RefreshRate="85"</pre> | RefreshRate="85"</pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Option 2: Delete {{file|ConfigUser.xml}}. The next time the game is started, it will be automatically generated.|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Dropping / Low FPS with Nvidia graphics cards=== | ===Dropping / Low FPS with Nvidia graphics cards=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall 3D Vision|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall 3D Vision|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Uninstall | + | # Uninstall the graphic driver. |
# Reboot the system. | # Reboot the system. | ||
# Re-install the most up-to-date driver. However, while doing so, make sure to select "Custom Installation" and choose to not install the "3D Vision" component. | # Re-install the most up-to-date driver. However, while doing so, make sure to select "Custom Installation" and choose to not install the "3D Vision" component. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set monitor in ConfigUser.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamespot.com/risen-2-dark-waters/forum/risen-2-displays-on-the-wrong-monitor-29166672/|title=Risen 2 displays on the wrong monitor - GameSpot.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set monitor in ConfigUser.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamespot.com/risen-2-dark-waters/forum/risen-2-displays-on-the-wrong-monitor-29166672/|title=Risen 2 displays on the wrong monitor - GameSpot.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|localappdata}}\Risen2\Config}}. |
# Edit {{file|ConfigUser.xml}}. | # Edit {{file|ConfigUser.xml}}. | ||
# Change the <code>AdapterNumber</code> line so it reads <code>AdapterNumber="0"</code> | # Change the <code>AdapterNumber</code> line so it reads <code>AdapterNumber="0"</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and test the result in-game. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes during fast travel or cutscenes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn texture quality down to medium|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/40390/discussions/0/3808409598693997826/|title=Frequent random crashes - Steam Discussions|date=August 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 27 August 2024
Developers | |
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Piranha Bytes | |
Publishers | |
2012-2020 | Deep Silver |
2020-present | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
Genome Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 27, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 69 |
IGDB | 64 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Risen |
Risen | |
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Risen | 2009 |
Risen 2: Dark Waters | 2012 |
Risen 3: Titan Lords | 2014 |
Risen 2: Dark Waters is a singleplayer third-person RPG and ARPG game in the Risen series.
General information
- Deep Silver Official Forum
- World of Risen
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Gold Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | [1] |
Version differences
- The Gold Edition is a complete edition with all DLC.
Monetization
- DLC is sold individually on Steam, and as a combined package (Gold Edition Upgrade) on GOG.com.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Air Temple | ||
A Pirate's Clothes | ||
Treasure Isle |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Utilities
- Risen 2 Tune - small utility to manage general game options, like: disabling/enabling AutoSave, Static Camera, SloMo, Tutorial System, Changing resolution, etc.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Risen2\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40390/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
ConfigUser.xml
contains settings (all versions) and achievements (only DRM-free version). -
Action_Map_User_1.xam
contains primary key bindings. -
Action_Map_User_2.xam
contains secondary key bindings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Risen2\SaveGames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40390/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Windows XP save games are stored in
%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Risen2\SaveGames
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | For custom/unlisted resolutions see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use jackfuste's fixes, Flawless Widescreen, or Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use jackfuste's fixes or see the WSGF topic. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[2] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Edit ConfigUser.xml[citation needed] |
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<Window Top="0" Right="5040" RefreshRate="60" Left="0" Bottom="1050" AdapterNumber="0" > <Aspect48x10 VirtalWidth="1728" VirtalHeight="1080" EnableDrawScale="True" > |
Windowed
Edit ConfigUser.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Supports two bindings per function. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers only. Disabled by default. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Enabled by default. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Speech, Ambient, Effects and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Disabled by default; set in Options, Gameplay. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- To choose the language for the GOG.com version use
Settings.exe
in the installation folder.[3]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | GOG ⠀ STEAM | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation – download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | Works with limitations (e.g. shadows must be disabled).[4] | |||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Very low frame rate on AMD with Crossfire enabled
Disable Crossfire[5] |
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Sound speaker option is greyed out
Confirm Windows sound settings are correctly configured for 5.1/7.1[5] |
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Risen 2 Fails to Launch / Hangs on launch
Install the Nvidia PhysX System Software.[citation needed] |
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Verify game integrity (Steam)[5] |
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Black screen during intro
Change ATI settings[5] |
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When starting up the game, the menu loads fine. But once the intro movie reaches Caldera, the screen becomes mostly black. Fix below is for ATI Video Card User's Only:
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Game doesn't start / Frequency out of range error
Option 1: Edit ConfigDefault.xml[5] |
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AdapterNumber="0" Top="0" Bottom="768" Left="0" Right="1024 RefreshRate="85" |
Option 2: Delete ConfigUser.xml . The next time the game is started, it will be automatically generated.[5]
|
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Dropping / Low FPS with Nvidia graphics cards
Uninstall 3D Vision[5] |
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Significant frame rate drops when player is near water
De-activate water reflection[5] |
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Game uses the wrong monitor
- The game may pick the wrong monitor on a multi-monitor setup when a multi-monitor resolution is not used in-game.
Set monitor in ConfigUser.xml[6] |
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Game crashes during fast travel or cutscenes
Turn texture quality down to medium[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
Hide system cursor when game is in focus
- When running in Windowed mode the game displays both in-game cursor and system cursor. This may be annoying for some people. Below is the script to solve this issue.
Use AutoHotkey[citation needed] |
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; Script to hide cursor http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1432431 ; Modified by Nirklars and adjusted to work with Risen 2 by SuicideMachine SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory. SystemCursor("Init") SetTimer, CheckIdle, 250 return CheckIdle: if WinActive("ahk_class Engine") { SystemCursor("Off") } else { SystemCursor("On") } return #Persistent OnExit, ShowCursor ; Ensure the cursor is made visible when the script exits. return ShowCursor: SystemCursor("On") ExitApp SystemCursor(OnOff=1) ; INIT = "I","Init"; OFF = 0,"Off"; TOGGLE = -1,"T","Toggle"; ON = others { static AndMask, XorMask, $, h_cursor ,c0,c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6,c7,c8,c9,c10,c11,c12,c13 ; system cursors , b1,b2,b3,b4,b5,b6,b7,b8,b9,b10,b11,b12,b13 ; blank cursors , h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,h7,h8,h9,h10,h11,h12,h13 ; handles of default cursors if (OnOff = "Init" or OnOff = "I" or $ = "") ; init when requested or at first call { $ = h ; active default cursors VarSetCapacity( h_cursor,4444, 1 ) VarSetCapacity( AndMask, 32*4, 0xFF ) VarSetCapacity( XorMask, 32*4, 0 ) system_cursors = 32512,32513,32514,32515,32516,32642,32643,32644,32645,32646,32648,32649,32650 StringSplit c, system_cursors, `, Loop %c0% { h_cursor := DllCall( "LoadCursor", "uint",0, "uint",c%A_Index% ) h%A_Index% := DllCall( "CopyImage", "uint",h_cursor, "uint",2, "int",0, "int",0, "uint",0 ) b%A_Index% := DllCall("CreateCursor","uint",0, "int",0, "int",0 , "int",32, "int",32, "uint",&AndMask, "uint",&XorMask ) } } if (OnOff = 0 or OnOff = "Off" or $ = "h" and (OnOff < 0 or OnOff = "Toggle" or OnOff = "T")) $ = b ; use blank cursors else $ = h ; use the saved cursors Loop %c0% { h_cursor := DllCall( "CopyImage", "uint",%$%%A_Index%, "uint",2, "int",0, "int",0, "uint",0 ) DllCall( "SetSystemCursor", "uint",h_cursor, "uint",c%A_Index% ) } }
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.1 GHz Dual Core | 3.0 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4890 1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40390) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ RISEN 2: DARK WATERS - last accessed on 7 June 2022
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Risen 2: Wrong language installed, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3D Vision and other graphical issues. - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 http://forum.deepsilver.com/forum/showthread.php/63018-FAQ-Risen-technical-information-difficulties-problems
- ↑ Risen 2 displays on the wrong monitor - GameSpot.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Frequent random crashes - Steam Discussions - last accessed on August 2023