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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 31, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 31, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 30, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 30, 2006}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Vehicle simulator, Business }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Space flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | X }}
 
|steam appid  = 2800
 
|steam appid  = 2800
 
|gogcom id    = 1441032629
 
|gogcom id    = 1441032629
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|hltb        = 11387
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|lutris      = x2-the-threat
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = x-the-threat
 
|wikipedia    = X2: The Threat
 
|wikipedia    = X2: The Threat
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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|official site= https://www.egosoft.com/games/x2/info_en.php
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|X}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.egosoft.com/games/x2/info_en.php Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.argonopedia.org/wiki/Argonopedia Argonopedia] - A wiki for the X series
 
{{mm}} [http://www.argonopedia.org/wiki/Argonopedia Argonopedia] - A wiki for the X series
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} for North American release, {{DRM|StarForce|3}} for European releases. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} for North American release, {{DRM|StarForce|3}} for European releases. Linux retail version by Linux Game Publishing | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-X2TT | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3980-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3980-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | x2_the_threat | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | x2_the_threat | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | x2-the-threat | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | x2-the-threat | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2800 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2800 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | x2-the-threat | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} Patches for the game are available [http://www.egosoft.com/download/x2/patches_en.php here].
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{{ii}} Patches for the game are available [https://www.egosoft.com/download/x2/patches_en.php here].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[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
−
|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = true
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     = <ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/2800/announcements/detail/60027529884864705 Steam Cloud Sync Enabled - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: X2: The Threat]</ref>
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/2800/announcements/detail/60027529884864705|title=Steam Cloud Sync Enabled - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: X2: The Threat|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Launcher Video.png|Launcher video settings.}}
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Launcher Video.png|Launcher video settings.}}
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x2-threat
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x2-threat
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = limited
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = On/off toggle.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Launcher Remapping.png|Launcher key/button map settings.}}
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Launcher Remapping.png|Launcher key/button map settings.}}
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Launcher Controls.png|Launcher control settings.}}
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Launcher Controls.png|Launcher control settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
−
|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu                = limited
 
|mouse menu notes          = No cursor. Can only use mouse buttons and wheel.
 
|mouse menu notes          = No cursor. Can only use mouse buttons and wheel.
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|X2 The Threat Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
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|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2 DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/X2_1/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/X2_1/ vorpx forum].
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|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/X2_1/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/X2_1/ vorpx forum].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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|shader model versions  = 1.4
 
|shader model versions  = 1.4
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app     = false
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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====Mods====
 +
 +
===Remastered textures===
 +
[https://www.moddb.com/mods/x2-the-threat-remaster-fan-edition/downloads/english-version4 Remastered Textures].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 15:04, 14 March 2024

X2: The Threat
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Developers
Egosoft
macOS (OS X) Virtual Programming
Publishers
Deep Silver
Enlight Software
OS X Virtual Programming
OS X Freeverse Software
Linux Linux Game Publishing
Engines
X2 Engine
Release dates
Windows December 1, 2003
macOS (OS X) May 31, 2005
Linux May 30, 2006
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Vehicle simulator, Business
Vehicles Space flight
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series X
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X2: The Threat on HowLongToBeat
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X2: The Threat on MobyGames
X2: The Threat on Wikipedia
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X
X: Beyond the Frontier 1999
X-Tension 2000
X2: The Threat 2003
X3: Reunion 2005
X3: Terran Conflict 2008
X Rebirth 2013
X Rebirth VR Edition 2017
X4: Foundations 2018

Warnings

The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.

General information

Official forums
Argonopedia - A wiki for the X series
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)
CD key
 SecuROM 4 DRM for North American release, StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] for European releases. Linux retail version by Linux Game Publishing
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Patches

Patches for the game are available here.

Game data

Launcher general settings.
Launcher general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2800/pfx/[Note 2]
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\**.sav[Note 3]
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2800/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
[5]

Video

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

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 HUD scales properly.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
On/off toggle.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Launcher key/button map settings.
Launcher key/button map settings.
Launcher control settings.
Launcher control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No cursor. Can only use mouse buttons and wheel.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
OpenGL
OS X and Linux only.
Shader Model support 1.4
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Mods

Remastered textures

Remastered Textures.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 800 MB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. ↑ 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).

References