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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Gas Powered Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Gas Powered Games}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Virtual Programming}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 2, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 2, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 24, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 24, 2010}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|supreme-commander-2|77}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|supreme-commander-2|73}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Top-down view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Supreme Commander }}
 
|steam appid  = 40100
 
|steam appid  = 40100
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|steam appid side= 40125, 40130, 40131, 40132, 40133, 40134, 40135, 40136, 40230
 +
|gogcom id    = 1702120068
 +
|gogcom id side= 1715364604
 +
|hltb        = 9484
 +
|lutris      = supreme-commander-2
 
|strategywiki = Supreme Commander 2
 
|strategywiki = Supreme Commander 2
 +
|mobygames    = 45497
 
|wikipedia    = Supreme Commander 2
 
|wikipedia    = Supreme Commander 2
 
|winehq      = 11162
 
|winehq      = 11162
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Supreme Commander}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://supcom2.wikia.com/wiki/Supreme_Commander_2_Wiki Supreme Commander 2 Wiki]
+
{{mm}} [https://supcom2.fandom.com/wiki/Supreme_Commander_2_Wiki Supreme Commander 2 Wiki]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/40100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1702120068|supreme_commander_series|for game series}}
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=852 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2098-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281048/supreme-commander-2-steam | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | supreme_commander_2 | DRM-free | Multiplayer unavailable | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | supreme-commander-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | supreme-commander-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 40100 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 40100 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
+
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    = The DLC includes new maps, units and upgrades.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander 2\Game.prefs}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander 2\Game.prefs}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\SquareEnix\Supreme Commander 2\savegames}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SquareEnix\Supreme Commander 2\savegames}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = true
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Supreme Commander 2 - basic.png|Basic video options.}}
 
{{Image|Supreme Commander 2 - basic.png|Basic video options.}}
 
{{Image|Supreme Commander 2 - advanced.png|Advanced video options.}}
 
{{Image|Supreme Commander 2 - advanced.png|Advanced video options.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/supreme-commander-2
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/supreme-commander-2
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
−
|multimonitor notes        = A second monitor can be used, mainly for a large and interactive map with all the functionality as the first monitor.
+
|multimonitor notes        = A second monitor can be used, mainly for a large and interactive map with all the functionality as the first monitor. Causes startup crash for triple screen setups in Windows 10
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = 2, 4, 8, 16.
 
|anisotropic notes          = 2, 4, 8, 16.
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|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS.
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Supreme Commander 2 - sound.png|Sound options.}}
 
{{Image|Supreme Commander 2 - sound.png|Sound options.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = FX, music and vo.
+
|separate volume notes    = Effects, music and voiceover.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Steam only; the store page does not advertise it but the depot is present.
 +
  |fan       =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = On Steam and GOG.com; the former's store page does not advertise it but the depot is present.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes     = On Steam and GOG.com; the former's store page does not advertise it but the depot is present.
 +
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
−
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = limited
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
−
|online play modes    =  
+
|online play modes    = Versus
−
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = The Steam version uses Steamworks; the GOG.com version has multiplayer disabled.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
−
|matchmaking        =  
+
|matchmaking        = unknown
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
−
|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
−
|self-hosting      =  
+
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/supreme-commander-2-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Startup crash===
 
===Startup crash===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Start the game in safe mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015183451/https://steamcommunity.com/app/40100/discussions/0/351659808492584334/|title=web.archive.org|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Remove configuration file|ref=<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20170519184707/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1188192#post13985545 SC2 game crash at startup - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}}
+
# Launch the game with the <code>/SafeMode</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]
−
# Backup and delete <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander 2\Game.prefs</code>
+
# Set the desired graphics options in-game
 +
# Exit the game
 +
# Remove the <code>/SafeMode</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}}<code>/SafeMode</code> appears to ignore the graphics options in your configuration file. However, changes you make while running in safe mode are saved. Remove <code>/SafeMode</code> to use the saved graphics options.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170519184707/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1188192#post13985545 SC2 game crash at startup - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 +
# Back up and delete {{file|{{p|localappdata}}\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander 2\Game.prefs}}
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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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  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
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Latest revision as of 09:49, 28 July 2023

Supreme Commander 2
Supreme Commander 2 cover
Developers
Gas Powered Games
macOS (OS X) Virtual Programming
Publishers
Square Enix
Release dates
Windows March 2, 2010
macOS (OS X) September 24, 2010
Reception
Metacritic 77
IGDB 73
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Top-down view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Sci-fi
Series Supreme Commander
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Supreme Commander 2 on HowLongToBeat
Supreme Commander 2 on IGDB
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Supreme Commander 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Supreme Commander 2 on MobyGames
Supreme Commander 2 on Wikipedia
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Supreme Commander
Supreme Commander 2007
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance 2007
Supreme Commander 2 2010

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Supreme Commander 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and top-down view RTS game in the Supreme Commander series.

General information

Supreme Commander 2 Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Publisher website
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Multiplayer unavailable
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The DLC includes new maps, units and upgrades.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Infinite War Battle Pack
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander 2\Game.prefs
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SquareEnix\Supreme Commander 2\savegames
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Basic video options.
Basic video options.
Advanced video options.
Advanced video options.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 A second monitor can be used, mainly for a large and interactive map with all the functionality as the first monitor. Causes startup crash for triple screen setups in Windows 10
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Use Flawless Widescreen.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
2, 4, 8, 16.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2, 4, 8, 8Q, 16, 16Q.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Sound options.
Sound options.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Effects, music and voiceover.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Only when minimized.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Steam only; the store page does not advertise it but the depot is present.
Polish
On Steam and GOG.com; the former's store page does not advertise it but the depot is present.
Russian
On Steam and GOG.com; the former's store page does not advertise it but the depot is present.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
8 Versus
The Steam version uses Steamworks; the GOG.com version has multiplayer disabled.

Connection types

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

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Startup crash

Start the game in safe mode[1]
  1. Launch the game with the /SafeMode command line argument
  2. Set the desired graphics options in-game
  3. Exit the game
  4. Remove the /SafeMode command line argument

Notes

/SafeMode appears to ignore the graphics options in your configuration file. However, changes you make while running in safe mode are saved. Remove /SafeMode to use the saved graphics options.
Remove configuration file[2]
  1. Back up and delete %LOCALAPPDATA%\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander 2\Game.prefs

Notes

Appears to be caused by having an invalid screen resolution.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Steamworks


System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 3.0 GHz Dual-core 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
1.5 GB (Vista, 7)		 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3 support


Notes

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

References

  1. ↑ web.archive.org - last accessed on 28 May 2023
  2. ↑ SC2 game crash at startup - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)