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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Naturalselection2.png
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|cover        = Natural Selection 2 Cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Unknown Worlds Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Unknown Worlds Entertainment}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2012}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 30, 2013}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|Cancelled|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://unknownworlds.com/ns2/a-note-to-our-linux-users/|title=Natural Selection 2 - A Note to Our Linux Users|date=2022-12-10|snippet=With the upcoming release of patch 329, we will officially be ending our support for the Linux client of Natural Selection 2.}}</ref>}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Natural Selection }}
 
|steam appid  = 4920
 
|steam appid  = 4920
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = natural-selection-ii
 
|wikipedia    = Natural Selection 2
 
|wikipedia    = Natural Selection 2
 +
|winehq      = 11412
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= https://unknownworlds.com/ns2/
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Natural Selection}}
+
 
 +
'''Key points'''
 +
{{++}} Active community
 +
{{--}} Development stopped<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://unknownworlds.com/ns2/unknown-worlds-entertainment-ceases-active-development-of-natural-selection-2/|title=Unknown Worlds Entertainment Ceases Active Development of Natural Selection 2|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showforum=108 Unknown Worlds Forums - Technical Support]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.unknownworlds.com/ Official Forums]
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://wiki.unknownworlds.com/ns2/Main_Page Official Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/ns2 r/ns2] - subreddit.
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{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/ns2 Natural Selection Subreddit]
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{{ii}} [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=111496&st=0&start=0/ Troubleshooting thread] - written by playtester.
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/cz/en/pc/games/action/natural-selection-ii/ Green Man Gaming] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | natural-selection-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/naturalselection2_storefront Humble Store] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 4920 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/4920/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
+
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
 
{{ii}} Installed mods must be activated through the main menu.
 
{{ii}} Installed mods must be activated through the main menu.
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{{++}} Natural Selection 2 supports [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=4920 Steam Workshop], allowing for easy installation, updating and sharing of modifications.
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{{++}} Natural Selection 2 supports [https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=4920 Steam Workshop], allowing for easy installation, updating and sharing of modifications.
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{{--}} Be aware of reports that certain menu and UI mods may cause problems with the game. If encountering issues, the most likely culprit will be conflicts with installed mods.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=106052105&searchtext=</ref>
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{{--}} Be aware of reports that certain menu and UI mods may cause problems with the game. If encountering issues, the most likely culprit will be conflicts with installed mods.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 +
{{Image|Natural Selection 2 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 +
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|%APPDATA%\Natural Selection 2}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Natural Selection 2\system_options.xml|{{p|appdata}}\Natural Selection 2\*.json}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|~/.config/Natural Selection 2/}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{XDG|true}}
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Steam|Steam/userdata/{{p|uid}}/4920/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/4920/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|gamesave manager      = true
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|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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[[Image:Natural Selection 2 video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings menu.]]
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{{Image|Natural Selection 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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[[Image:Natural Selection 2 multimonitor.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Multi-monitor setup with multi-monitor HUD mod.]]
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{{Image|Natural Selection 2 multimonitor.jpg|Multi-monitor setup with multi-monitor HUD mod.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/natural-selection-2/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/natural-selection-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes=
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        = [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor HUD mod]] can be used to centre the HUD.
 
|multimonitor notes        = [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor HUD mod]] can be used to centre the HUD.
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ultrawidemasterrace/curation/app/4920/|title=Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = UI elements will be too small. There is an experimental setting for UI scaling.
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
−
|fov notes                  =
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|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            =
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
−
|borderless windowed notes  =
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic                = limited
−
|anisotropic notes          =
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|anisotropic notes          = On/off toggle. The level of anisotropic filtering is unknown. It seems to be 4x.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.unknownworlds.com/discussion/128231/anisotropic-filtering-level-offset-atmospherics-dynamically-lit-particles-console-improvements|title=forums.unknownworlds.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] or [[TAA]].
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                =
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|vsync notes                =  
−
|high frame rate            = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              = Custom FPS slider from 30 to 1000 FPS.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=NS2 Multi-monitor HUD|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{fixbox/fix|NS2 Multi-monitor HUD}}
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# Download the [https://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=117176 mod files].
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# Download the [http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=117176 mod files].
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# Unzip to {{folder|{{p|game}}\ns2\lua\}}.
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# Unzip to {{code|Steam/SteamApps/common/Natural Selection 2/ns2/lua/}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
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{{Image|Natural Selection 2 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Find row <sensitivity> in {{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/4920/remote/options.xml to customise with greater precision
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
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|controller support notes  = Support may be added in a future update.<ref>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10649&view=findpost&p=1909981</ref>
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|controller support notes  = Support may be added in a future update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10649&view=findpost&p=1909981|title=Natural Selection 2 Forum - Xbox 360 Controller Compatibility|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|full controller          =  
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|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|invert controller y-axis  =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|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 notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Natural Selection 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    = Sound, music and voice.
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|separate volume notes    = Sound, music, voice.
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|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Supports 5.1 and 7.1
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|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|eax support              =  
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|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Official translation.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Finnish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Romanian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    = 24
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      = Requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/discussions/0/648813727973660533/|title=Local Server!? (LAN) :: Natural Selection 2 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 24
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} All official maps are designed for at most 24 players. However, dedicated servers can be set externally to have the max player limit increased beyond the recommended amount
 +
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = true
 +
|matchmaking notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://unknownworlds.com/ns2/update-337-matched-play-bet/|title=Update 337 Matched Play|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|p2p                = false
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    = A full guide on running a dedicated server can be found on the [http://wiki.unknownworlds.com/ns2/Dedicated_Server Community Wiki].
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes = For dedicated, install Dedicated Server under Tools in the Steam client.
 +
|direct ip          = hackable
 +
|direct ip notes    = Open the console ({{key|~}}) and use <code>connect</code> followed by the IP and port.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 27015-27016 (Server only), 27014-27050
 +
|udp  = 27015-27016 (Server only), 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030
 +
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Random latency spikes while moving around maps===
 
===Random latency spikes while moving around maps===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Downscale your graphical settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Downscale your graphical settings}}
 
 
# If you are playing the game on high graphical settings with certain hardware setups, the game might stutter as it loads a new texture for the first time in a given match. Because of how the game is coded, this will appear as random high latency spikes in the ingame match ping overview (in spite of being related to graphical settings and not to latency). These spikes can typically be rectified by turning down the graphics via the options menu in the game.
 
# If you are playing the game on high graphical settings with certain hardware setups, the game might stutter as it loads a new texture for the first time in a given match. Because of how the game is coded, this will appear as random high latency spikes in the ingame match ping overview (in spite of being related to graphical settings and not to latency). These spikes can typically be rectified by turning down the graphics via the options menu in the game.
 
# Setting the texture quality to Medium or below will typically resolve the issue. If not, try to toggle the multicore settings.
 
# Setting the texture quality to Medium or below will typically resolve the issue. If not, try to toggle the multicore settings.
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==="Client and Server Differ" error message===
 
==="Client and Server Differ" error message===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Verify the game cache in Steam|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/discussions/0/864951657941932674/#c864951657960324283|title=Steam Community Discussions - Client and Server Do not match|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Verify the game cache in Steam|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/4920/discussions/0/864951657883694461/ really important client and server differ , but not like any other client and server differ i have seen b4 :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}}
 
 
# Navigate to your library in Steam.
 
# Navigate to your library in Steam.
 
# Right-click Natural Selection 2.
 
# Right-click Natural Selection 2.
−
# Click "''Properties''". Go the the "''Local Files''" tab.
+
# Click "''Properties''". Go to the "''Local Files''" tab.
 
# Click the "''Verify Integrity of Game Cache''" button.
 
# Click the "''Verify Integrity of Game Cache''" button.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Cannot get past the Main Menu===
 
===Cannot get past the Main Menu===
 
{{ii}} There are two possible fixes for this issue.
 
{{ii}} There are two possible fixes for this issue.
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete Local Game Content}}  
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete Local Game Content|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
# On Steam, Right click Natural Selection 2 and select "''Delete Local Game Content''".
 
# On Steam, Right click Natural Selection 2 and select "''Delete Local Game Content''".
 
# This will delete the game, and afterwards you need to redownload and install the game. Note this will delete any mods you may currently have.
 
# This will delete the game, and afterwards you need to redownload and install the game. Note this will delete any mods you may currently have.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Remove all files related to Natural Selection 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Remove all files related to Natural Selection 2}}
 
 
# Uninstall Natural Selection 2 from Steam.
 
# Uninstall Natural Selection 2 from Steam.
−
# Delete the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration folder]].
+
# Delete the [[#Game data|configuration folder]].
 
# Delete the installation folder.
 
# Delete the installation folder.
 
# Reinstall Natural Selection 2.
 
# Reinstall Natural Selection 2.
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===Favorite servers do not get saved===
 
===Favorite servers do not get saved===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Create FavoriteServers.json|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Create FavoriteServers.json}}
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
−
# Go to your [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) location]].
 
 
# Create an empty file called {{code|FavoriteServers.json}}.
 
# Create an empty file called {{code|FavoriteServers.json}}.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Windows===
 
===Windows===
 
====Textures are pitch black/transparent on AMD cards====
 
====Textures are pitch black/transparent on AMD cards====
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use application settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use application settings}}
 
 
# In the Catalyst Control Center, go to the AA Tab under 3D settings.  
 
# In the Catalyst Control Center, go to the AA Tab under 3D settings.  
 
# If "Use Application settings" is unchecked, this will cause the textures in the game to appear pitch black. Checking this field again will resolve the issue.
 
# If "Use Application settings" is unchecked, this will cause the textures in the game to appear pitch black. Checking this field again will resolve the issue.
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====Game crashes immediately on Gigabyte graphics cards====
 
====Game crashes immediately on Gigabyte graphics cards====
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Close the Gigabyte OC Guru overlay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Close the Gigabyte OC Guru overlay}}
 
 
# In the taskbar, right click on the Gigabyte OC Guru and click Close.  
 
# In the taskbar, right click on the Gigabyte OC Guru and click Close.  
 
# You may need to click show hidden icons to see the icon.
 
# You may need to click show hidden icons to see the icon.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Linux===
 
 
====Game crashes when marines fire====
 
====Game crashes when marines fire====
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam in-game overlay from Steam's right click menu on NS2|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable steam in-game overlay from Steam's right click menu on NS2}}
 
−
}}
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===Console commands===
 
===Console commands===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
−
! scope="col" | Command || Notes  
+
! scope="col" | Command || Notes
 
|-
 
|-
 
| <code>fps</code> || Toggles the FPS counter on the HUD.
 
| <code>fps</code> || Toggles the FPS counter on the HUD.
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| <code>server_sound false</code> || Turns off server sounds.
 
| <code>server_sound false</code> || Turns off server sounds.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| <code>retry</code> || Connects to previously-played server if disconnected.  
+
| <code>retry</code> || Connects to previously-played server if disconnected.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| <code>kill</code> || Commit suicide.  
+
| <code>kill</code> || Commit suicide.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| <code>j1</code> || Join Marines (Ready Room only).
 
| <code>j1</code> || Join Marines (Ready Room only).
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|}
 
|}
 
{{ii}} A full list of console commands is available at the [http://wiki.unknownworlds.com/ns2/Console_Commands official NS2 wiki].
 
{{ii}} A full list of console commands is available at the [http://wiki.unknownworlds.com/ns2/Console_Commands official NS2 wiki].
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9
 +
|direct3d notes        = 11 is WIP<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://trello.com/c/mmok4DbY|title=trello.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = 3.1
 +
|opengl notes          = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.unknownworlds.com/ns2/Linux_Guide|title=wiki.unknownworlds.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 3
 +
|shader model notes    = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.unknownworlds.com/ns2/FAQ|title=wiki.unknownworlds.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://unknownworlds.com/ns2/update-319-anniversary/|title=unknownworlds.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = PhysX
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = FMOD
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
+
|minOS    = Vista
−
|minCPU  = Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
−
|minmem   = 2 GB
+
|minRAM   = 4 GB
−
|minHD    = 5 GB
+
|minHD    = 12 GB
−
|minGPU  = ATI X800
+
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon X800
−
|minGPU2  = NVidia 8600
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minDX    = 9
 
|minDX    = 9
  
−
|recCPU  = Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
+
|recOS    = 7
−
|recmem   = 4 GB
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad 3.0 GHz
−
|recGPU  = AMD 5770
+
|recRAM   =  
−
|recGPU2  = NVidia GTX 450
+
|recGPU  = AMD Radeon HD 5770
 +
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 450
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
−
|recDX    = 9
+
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 11:03, 29 November 2023

Natural Selection 2
Natural Selection 2 cover
Developers
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Engines
Spark
Release dates
Windows October 30, 2012
Linux Cancelled[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Multiplayer
Series Natural Selection
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Natural Selection 2 on MobyGames
Natural Selection 2 on Wikipedia
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Natural Selection
Natural Selection 2002
Natural Selection 2 2012
NS2: Combat 2014

Key points

Active community
Development stopped[2]

General information

Official Forums
Official Wiki
Natural Selection Subreddit
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

Modifications

Installed mods must be activated through the main menu.
Natural Selection 2 supports Steam Workshop, allowing for easy installation, updating and sharing of modifications.
Be aware of reports that certain menu and UI mods may cause problems with the game. If encountering issues, the most likely culprit will be conflicts with installed mods.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Natural Selection 2\system_options.xml
%APPDATA%\Natural Selection 2\*.json
Linux
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4920/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/4920/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4920/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.
Multi-monitor setup with multi-monitor HUD mod.
Multi-monitor setup with multi-monitor HUD mod.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Multi-monitor HUD mod can be used to centre the HUD.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 [3]
4K Ultra HD
 
 UI elements will be too small. There is an experimental setting for UI scaling.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
On/off toggle. The level of anisotropic filtering is unknown. It seems to be 4x.[4]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA or TAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Custom FPS slider from 30 to 1000 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Multi-monitor

NS2 Multi-monitor HUD[citation needed]
  1. Download the mod files.
  2. Unzip to <path-to-game>\ns2\lua\.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Find row <sensitivity> in <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/4920/remote/options.xml to customise with greater precision
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Support may be added in a future update.[5]
Controller types

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound, music, voice.
Surround sound
Supports 5.1 and 7.1
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Official translation.
Czech
Finnish
French
German
Polish
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
24 Requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.[6]
Online play
24
All official maps are designed for at most 24 players. However, dedicated servers can be set externally to have the max player limit increased beyond the recommended amount

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
[7]
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
A full guide on running a dedicated server can be found on the Community Wiki.
Self-hosting
For dedicated, install Dedicated Server under Tools in the Steam client.
Direct IP
Open the console (~) and use connect followed by the IP and port.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 27015-27016 (Server only), 27014-27050
UDP 27015-27016 (Server only), 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Random latency spikes while moving around maps

Downscale your graphical settings[citation needed]
  1. If you are playing the game on high graphical settings with certain hardware setups, the game might stutter as it loads a new texture for the first time in a given match. Because of how the game is coded, this will appear as random high latency spikes in the ingame match ping overview (in spite of being related to graphical settings and not to latency). These spikes can typically be rectified by turning down the graphics via the options menu in the game.
  2. Setting the texture quality to Medium or below will typically resolve the issue. If not, try to toggle the multicore settings.

"Client and Server Differ" error message

Verify the game cache in Steam[8]
  1. Navigate to your library in Steam.
  2. Right-click Natural Selection 2.
  3. Click "Properties". Go to the "Local Files" tab.
  4. Click the "Verify Integrity of Game Cache" button.

Cannot get past the Main Menu

There are two possible fixes for this issue.
Delete Local Game Content[citation needed]
  1. On Steam, Right click Natural Selection 2 and select "Delete Local Game Content".
  2. This will delete the game, and afterwards you need to redownload and install the game. Note this will delete any mods you may currently have.
Remove all files related to Natural Selection 2[citation needed]
  1. Uninstall Natural Selection 2 from Steam.
  2. Delete the configuration folder.
  3. Delete the installation folder.
  4. Reinstall Natural Selection 2.

Favorite servers do not get saved

Create FavoriteServers.json[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Create an empty file called FavoriteServers.json.

Windows

Textures are pitch black/transparent on AMD cards

Use application settings[citation needed]
  1. In the Catalyst Control Center, go to the AA Tab under 3D settings.
  2. If "Use Application settings" is unchecked, this will cause the textures in the game to appear pitch black. Checking this field again will resolve the issue.

Game crashes immediately on Gigabyte graphics cards

Close the Gigabyte OC Guru overlay[citation needed]
  1. In the taskbar, right click on the Gigabyte OC Guru and click Close.
  2. You may need to click show hidden icons to see the icon.
  3. Other overlays such as mumble or Fraps may apparently cause the same issue, so try disabling those as well.

Game crashes when marines fire

Disable Steam in-game overlay from Steam's right click menu on NS2[citation needed]

Other information

Console commands

Command Notes
fps Toggles the FPS counter on the HUD.
i_rawinput true Sets raw mouse input to true.
setsensitivity x Set mouse sensitivity, substitute x with a desired value.
maxfps 60 Limits FPS to chosen parameter.
r_bloom false Disables bloom effect.
r_atmospherics false Disables atmospheric lighting.
r_shadows false Disables shadow rendering.
r_flash false Disables flash GUI.
r_aa true Enables FXAA (Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing).
r_stats Displays render scene data/stats/FPS.
net_stats Displays network data.
server_sound false Turns off server sounds.
retry Connects to previously-played server if disconnected.
kill Commit suicide.
j1 Join Marines (Ready Room only).
j2 Join Aliens (Ready Room only).
A full list of console commands is available at the official NS2 wiki.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9 11 is WIP[10]
OpenGL 3.1 [11]
Shader Model support 3 [12]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
[9]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio FMOD

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon X800
Nvidia GeForce 8600
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible 		AMD Radeon HD 5770
Nvidia GeForce GTX 450
1 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

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

References

  1. ↑ Natural Selection 2 - A Note to Our Linux Users - last accessed on 2022-12-10
    "With the upcoming release of patch 329, we will officially be ending our support for the Linux client of Natural Selection 2."
  2. ↑ Unknown Worlds Entertainment Ceases Active Development of Natural Selection 2 - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ forums.unknownworlds.com - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ Natural Selection 2 Forum - Xbox 360 Controller Compatibility - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Local Server!? (LAN) :: Natural Selection 2 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ Update 337 Matched Play - last accessed on May 2023
  8. ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Client and Server Do not match - last accessed on May 2023
  9. ↑ unknownworlds.com - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ trello.com - last accessed on May 2023
  11. ↑ wiki.unknownworlds.com - last accessed on May 2023
  12. ↑ wiki.unknownworlds.com - last accessed on May 2023