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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Aliens vs. Predator 2 Box Cover.jpg | |cover = Aliens vs. Predator 2 Box Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aliens-versus-predator-2|85}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aliens-versus-predator-2|85}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Stealth }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Robot }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Robot }} | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |igdb = aliens-versus-predator-2 | ||
+ | |hltb = 378 | ||
+ | |lutris = aliens-versus-predator-2 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 5493 | ||
|strategywiki = Aliens versus Predator 2 | |strategywiki = Aliens versus Predator 2 | ||
− | + | |wikipedia = Aliens Versus Predator 2 | |
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− | |wikipedia = Aliens | ||
|winehq = 2838 | |winehq = 2838 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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|release history = The game was released to [[Windows]] on October 23, 2001. The following year in August 2002 an expansion pack developed by ''Third Law Interactive'' titled ''Primal Hunt'' was released. In May 2003 the ''Gold Edition'' was released which bundled the base game with the expansion pack. Two months later on July 23, 2003 an [[OS X]] port developed by [[Company:The Omni Group|The Omni Group]] was released. | |release history = The game was released to [[Windows]] on October 23, 2001. The following year in August 2002 an expansion pack developed by ''Third Law Interactive'' titled ''Primal Hunt'' was released. In May 2003 the ''Gold Edition'' was released which bundled the base game with the expansion pack. Two months later on July 23, 2003 an [[OS X]] port developed by [[Company:The Omni Group|The Omni Group]] was released. | ||
− | |current state = As the multiplayer service [[GameSpy]] has terminated its services, the game requires either a community-created [ | + | |current state = As the multiplayer service [[GameSpy]] has terminated its services, the game requires either a community-created [[#AvP2 Master Server Patches|Master Server Patches]] or the use of the third-party software [[GameRanger]] to enable online functionality. |
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}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.avpuniverse.com/ AvP Universe] with some useful links | + | {{mm}} [http://www.avpuniverse.com/ AvP Universe] - fansite with some useful links |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4.54.00.0018}}. <br>{{DRM|SecuROM|4.77.00.0002}} for [[#DLC and expansion packs|Primal Hunt]].| | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4.54.00.0018}}. <br>{{DRM|SecuROM|4.77.00.0002}} for [[#DLC and expansion packs|Primal Hunt]].| | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} The game is not sold digitally due to various | + | {{--}} The game is not sold digitally due to various legal issues with several parties. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} '''Gold Edition''' released in May 2003 bundles the base game with the '''Primal Hunt''' expansion pack. | {{ii}} '''Gold Edition''' released in May 2003 bundles the base game with the '''Primal Hunt''' expansion pack. | ||
− | ===Demo=== | + | ===Demo versions=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Free [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/198-aliens-versus-predator-2-single-player-demo/ singleplayer] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/199-aliens-versus-predator-2-multiplayer-demo/ multiplayer] demos are available. |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | * The v1.0.9.6 patch is available in the following languages: '''English''', '''French''', '''German''', '''Italian''', '''Korean''' and '''Spanish'''. It can be downloaded from the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/200-aliens-versus-predator-2-patch/ Files section] | |
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− | + | ===Map updates=== | |
{{ii}} Make sure the game is patched to v1.0.9.6 before installing the updates | {{ii}} Make sure the game is patched to v1.0.9.6 before installing the updates | ||
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/206-aliens-versus-predator-2-single-player-map-update-1/ Single Player Map Update #1] - Fixes some bugs in the single player levels, only for the English version of the game (already included for others). | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/206-aliens-versus-predator-2-single-player-map-update-1/ Single Player Map Update #1] - Fixes some bugs in the single player levels, only for the English version of the game (already included for others). | ||
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/207-aliens-versus-predator-2-multiplayer-map-update-1/ Multiplayer Map Update #1] - Adds 10 new maps. | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/207-aliens-versus-predator-2-multiplayer-map-update-1/ Multiplayer Map Update #1] - Adds 10 new maps. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://avpunknown.com/avp2master/index.html Master Server Patch]=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/avp2-master-server-patch/downloads/aliens-vs-predator-2-master-server-patch-24 ModDB download] | ||
+ | {{ii}} Contrary to the name, this is an unofficial patch that not only redirects the multiplayer segment of the base game and ''Primal Hunt'' to a community-run master server, but also introduces fixes for modern systems. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires the official 1.0.9.6 patch and Single Player Map Update #1. | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes widescreen and high resolution support, anisotropic filtering in the custom performance menu, a mouse input fix, and framerate issue fixes. | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes a console with commands for turning off visor color inversion, showing the framerate, toggling patch options, etc. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Incompatible with custom launchers. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD and menus do not scale well at very high resolutions. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Add <code>+windowed 1</code> to the advanced command-line in the launcher. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless windowed|Borderless windowed]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples for the base game with the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]]. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Can be forced off.{{cn|November 2022|reason=How?}} | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Sound and animation issues at higher frame rates. Cap the game at 60 | + | |120 fps notes = Sound and animation issues at higher frame rates. Cap the game at 60 FPS to prevent these. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Using the Master Server Patch|fix= |
− | # Install | + | # Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the [[#Patches|Patches]] section. |
− | # Install | + | # Install the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]]. |
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit autoexec|ref=<ref> | + | ====Custom launchers==== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Use custom launchers|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aliens-versus-predator-2-gold-edition Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | |
− | # Install | + | # Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the [[#Patches|Patches]] section. |
− | # Open | + | # Download launcher executables for the [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2-Custom-Launcher/releases base game] and/or [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2PH-Custom-Launcher/releases expansion]. |
− | For Primal Hunt, the | + | # Place chosen executable(s) in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | Search | + | # Run the launcher for the base game or expansion and configure desired settings. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Allows the FOV to be freely configured to a chosen number value | ||
+ | {{ii}} Needs to be run with administrator privileges in order to launch. | ||
+ | {{--}} Conflict with the Master Server Patch, preventing the use of the patch's console. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Edit autoexec|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide">{{Refurl|url=http://www.avpunknown.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1538797059|title=AVP UNKNOWN FORUM - KingKenny's Ultimate Guide on How to Get AvP2 + Primal Hunt Working on Your Computer!|date=2024-04-07}}</ref>{{dubious|date=2021-04-21|reason=Setting these is not enough. The game will be rendering a custom resolution, with a a stretched 4:3 aspect ratio! (are these instructions for fan repack with prebundled hacks?)}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the [[#Patches|Patches]] section. | ||
+ | # Open the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file located in {{file|{{p|game}}\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2|folder}} with a text editor. For Primal Hunt, the file is found in {{file|{{p|game}}\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2 - Primal Hunt|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Search for the following entries: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
"SCREENWIDTH" "#" | "SCREENWIDTH" "#" | ||
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"GameScreenWidth" "#" | "GameScreenWidth" "#" | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | + | 4. Change the resolution numbers that appear after those entries to the desired screen resolution. | |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is possible to use resolutions that go beyond the game's resolution settings, but accessing and modifying the display settings in the game launcher will immediately overwrite the value. | ||
+ | {{--}} FOV will be stretched to fit the aspect ratio. | ||
+ | {{--}} Does not work for resolution heights greater than 2048 or resolution widths greater than 1536. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Master Server Patch: Activate borderless windowed mode|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix= | ||
+ | * Add <code>+windowed 1</code> and <code>+borderless 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to the advanced command-line in the ''Options'' section of the launcher. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lithfix: Activate borderless windowed mode|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Create a new line at the top and type <code>"lf_borderless_window" "1.0"</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} With the [[#Custom Launchers|custom launchers]], borderless windowed mode can be toggled in the ''Game settings'' section of the custom launcher. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Slider option for mouse smoothing present. Lacks options for mouse acceleration. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Slider present. |
|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 = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/8-aliens-versus-predator-2 v1.0.9.5] ⠀ [https://github.com/hornster02/Aliens_vs_Predator_2-2001-CZ cz+patch v1.0.9.6] ⠀ [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/9-aliens-versus-predator-2-primal-hunt PH v1.02.2F] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation; download for [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/aliens-vs-predator-2/aliens-vs-predator-2/3 base game], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/aliens-vs-predator-2-primal-hunt/aliens-vs-predator-2-primal-hunt/1189 Primal Hunt] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = Requires [[# | + | |notes = Requires [[#Patches|patch v1.0.9.6]] installed. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Download for [http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/avsp2.zip base game], [http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/AvP2_PrimalHunt_tradu.7z Primal Hunt] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 16 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 16 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; use the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]] for a community-run replacement. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 2300-2400, 7000-10000 | ||
+ | |udp = 27888-27900 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | {{ | + | ===The game does not launch or crashes when loading a level=== |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|avp2.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / Me and as administrator.|ref={{CN|reason=Proper documented fix would be probably better|date=January 2015}}}} |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | ===Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use low frame rate fix|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix= | |
− | + | * Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/579-windows-881-ddraw-fps-fix/ Windows 8/8.1 DDraw FPS Fix] and extract {{file|ddraw.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | '''Notes:''' | |
− | | | + | {{ii}} May cause black screen freezing on startup for Windows 10. |
− | | | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ===Uncontrollable mouse movement=== |
− | | | + | {{--}} Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement. |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=Decrease mouse polling rate to 125 Hz.|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>}} |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]]}} |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix= |
− | | | + | * Download it [http://www.avpunknown.com/avp2files/avp2dll/dinput.zip here] extract it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | + | ||
− | + | '''Notes:''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} Fixes a common crash on launch. | |
+ | {{ii}} Conflicts with DI-wrapper. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Will require reassigning mouse buttons. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Use DI-wrapper|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-12-13}}</ref>|fix= |
− | | | + | * Download [https://code.google.com/archive/p/di-wrapper/downloads DI-Wrapper] extract it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | | | + | |
− | + | '''Notes:''' | |
+ | {{ii}} Conflicts with mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Will require reassigning mouse buttons. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Use LithFix for smoother mouselook|fix= | |
− | + | # Download [https://haekb.itch.io/lithfix LithFix] and copy it to installation folder. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | # Remove any custom <code>.rez</code> files and add <code>-rez lithfix</code> to advanced command-line in the launcher. |
− | + | ||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Custom launchers have basic support for LithFix since version 1.3.0 (base game) or 1.1.0 (Primal Hunt). | ||
+ | {{--}} Conflicts with Master Server Patch.<ref name="kingkennyguide"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Screen turns black in alternate Alien and Predator vision modes=== |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} With recent graphics drivers, the game's color inversion does not work, resulting in the Alien vision and the Predator tech visor displaying black screens.<ref>[https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=52849.0}}</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/LV426/comments/4c6mj5/annoying_avp2_game_bug_pc/}}</ref> |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable inverted vision modes in the Master Server Patch's console|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server patch]]. | ||
+ | # When in-game, hit {{Key|`}} on the keyboard to open the console. | ||
+ | # Type <code>invertbypass</code> into the console and hit enter to toggle the inversion off. | ||
− | + | '''Notes:''' | |
+ | {{++}} Works in both multiplayer and singleplayer. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The toggle will be saved, remaining on or off through restarts as set. | ||
+ | {{--}} Changes the look of the inverted vision modes significantly. | ||
+ | {{--}} Doesn't work for "Primal hunt" expansion. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Disable inverted vision modes by installing the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2180-avp2-vision-fix/ vision mode fix]|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix= |
− | + | # Download the file and unzip it in the {{folder|custom}} subfolder in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2}}. If the folder does not exist, create it. | |
− | # | + | # In the launch settings, go to Options, then type in the <code>-rez custom/visionfix.rez</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Can also be installed to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and launched with the <code>-rez visionfix.rez</code> command line argument. |
+ | {{--}} Changes the look of the inverted vision modes significantly. | ||
+ | {{--}} Only works in singleplayer. | ||
+ | {{--}} Predator's night vision does not work underwater. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Install dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix= |
+ | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]] and unpack it (verified working on version 2.82.3). | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, paste them into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|D3D8.dll}}, {{file|D3D9.dll}}, {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} from the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and configure the settings. | ||
− | {{ | + | '''Notes:''' |
− | + | {{++}} Makes the inverted vision modes display properly, rather than turning off their color inversion. | |
+ | {{ii}} Can be used to force anti-aliasing and higher resolutions without shrinking the HUD and menus. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Works with all patches except the [[#Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen|Windows 8 FPS fix]]. | ||
+ | {{--}} Has severe performance issues with the game's dynamic lighting. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Cutscenes play too fast=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz|ref=<ref name="Diegoelcapo1231">{{Refcheck|user=Diegoelcapo1231|date=2020-07-27}}</ref>}} | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ===MFC Application Client Application Has Stopped Working error=== | |
+ | {{ii}} This error seems to also occur more often when running in fullscreen mode; consider using windowed or [[#Borderless windowed|borderless windowed]] mode.{{cn|date=March 2022}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]]|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | = | + | {{ii}} Check the '''Windows Event Log''' for the application error - if it refers to a '''\system32\HID.DLL''' then it's likely an error with some input devices.{{cn|date=March 2022}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix= |
+ | * Download it [http://www.avpunknown.com/avp2files/avp2dll/dinput.zip here] and extract {{file|dinput.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
− | + | '''Notes:''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} Built to solve this crash, mouse issues, and any problems with keybindings. | |
+ | {{ii}} Conflicts with DI-wrapper. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HID devices|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4spm7VTvpDU|title=Youtube- How to get AVP2 working on windows 10|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{refcheck|user=Zaphero|date=2022-03-23}}</ref>|fix= | |
+ | # Open the Windows Device Manager. | ||
+ | # Expand Human Interface Devices. | ||
+ | # Right-click on each driver starting with "HID Compliant", and left-click on "Disable Device". | ||
− | + | '''Notes:''' | |
+ | {{ii}} Test re-enabling them and re-launching the game one after the other to determine the driver(s) causing the problem. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Uninstalling these drivers tends to result in them being reinstalled and reenabled almost immediately. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===MSI Afterburner overlay makes the game crash=== | ===MSI Afterburner overlay makes the game crash=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change the settings in RivaTuner|ref={{cn|date=April 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change the settings in RivaTuner|ref={{cn|date=April 2018}}|fix= | ||
# After launching MSI Afterburner, open the Riva Tuner Statistics Server from the system tray. | # After launching MSI Afterburner, open the Riva Tuner Statistics Server from the system tray. | ||
− | # Add lithtech.exe from {{p|game}} to the settings. | + | # Add {{file|lithtech.exe}} from {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} to the settings. |
# Set Stealth mode to "ON". | # Set Stealth mode to "ON". | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 7 | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-06|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim700.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 7 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice7").}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
− | |input = | + | |input = DirectInput |
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
|cutscenes notes = 1.0h | |cutscenes notes = 1.0h | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
}} | }} | ||
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/208-aliens-versus-predator-2-2007-complete-texture-overhaul-mod/ Complete Texture Overhaul Mod]==== | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/208-aliens-versus-predator-2-2007-complete-texture-overhaul-mod/ Complete Texture Overhaul Mod]==== | ||
{{ii}} Replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones. | {{ii}} Replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones. | ||
− | {{ii}} The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for a more | + | {{ii}} The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for a grittier, more desaturated look. |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = 10.2.6 | ||
+ | |minCPU = G4 700 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.2 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = ATI Radeon | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 14:14, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
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Monolith Productions | |
Primal Hunt | Third Law Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | The Omni Group |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Fox Interactive | |
macOS (OS X) | MacPlay |
Japan | Capcom |
Engines | |
Lithtech Talon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | July 23, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Stealth |
Vehicles | Robot |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Horror, Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Aliens versus Predator |
Aliens versus Predator | |
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Subseries of Alien | |
Subseries of Predator | |
Aliens versus Predator | 1999 |
Aliens versus Predator 2 | 2001 |
Aliens vs. Predator | 2010 |
Warnings
Aliens versus Predator 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer horror sci-fi FPS in the Aliens versus Predator series set in space and developed by Monolith Productions.
The game was released to Windows on October 23, 2001. The following year in August 2002 an expansion pack developed by Third Law Interactive titled Primal Hunt was released. In May 2003 the Gold Edition was released which bundled the base game with the expansion pack. Two months later on July 23, 2003 an OS X port developed by The Omni Group was released.
As the multiplayer service GameSpy has terminated its services, the game requires either a community-created Master Server Patches or the use of the third-party software GameRanger to enable online functionality.
General information
- AvP Universe - fansite with some useful links
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4.54.00.0018 DRM. SecuROM 4.77.00.0002 DRM for Primal Hunt. |
- The game is not sold digitally due to various legal issues with several parties.
Version differences
- Gold Edition released in May 2003 bundles the base game with the Primal Hunt expansion pack.
Demo versions
- Free singleplayer and multiplayer demos are available.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Primal Hunt | Expansion pack which adds new weapons and multiplayer maps as well as a singleplayer prequel campaign to the base game. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The v1.0.9.6 patch is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean and Spanish. It can be downloaded from the Files section
Map updates
- Make sure the game is patched to v1.0.9.6 before installing the updates
- Single Player Map Update #1 - Fixes some bugs in the single player levels, only for the English version of the game (already included for others).
- Multiplayer Map Update #1 - Adds 10 new maps.
Master Server Patch
- Contrary to the name, this is an unofficial patch that not only redirects the multiplayer segment of the base game and Primal Hunt to a community-run master server, but also introduces fixes for modern systems.
- Requires the official 1.0.9.6 patch and Single Player Map Update #1.
- Includes widescreen and high resolution support, anisotropic filtering in the custom performance menu, a mouse input fix, and framerate issue fixes.
- Includes a console with commands for turning off visor color inversion, showing the framerate, toggling patch options, etc.
- Incompatible with custom launchers.
Skip intro videos
- Intro videos can be skipped by clicking on
Options
in the launcher and tickingDisable Logos
.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\autoexec.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\Player_0[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. HUD and menus do not scale well at very high resolutions. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | Add +windowed 1 to the advanced command-line in the launcher. |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples for the base game with the Master Server Patch. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be forced off.[citation needed] | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Sound and animation issues at higher frame rates. Cap the game at 60 FPS to prevent these. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Using the Master Server Patch |
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|
Custom launchers
Alternative method: Use custom launchers[1] |
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Notes:
|
Alternative method: Edit autoexec[2][dubious – discuss] |
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"SCREENWIDTH" "#" "GameScreenHeight" "#" "SCREENHEIGHT" "#" "GameScreenWidth" "#" 4. Change the resolution numbers that appear after those entries to the desired screen resolution. Notes:
|
Borderless windowed
Master Server Patch: Activate borderless windowed mode[2] |
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|
Lithfix: Activate borderless windowed mode |
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Notes:
|
Use Borderless Gaming |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Slider option for mouse smoothing present. Lacks options for mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Slider present. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Joystick only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Under Game settings. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - v1.0.9.5 ⠀ cz+patch v1.0.9.6 ⠀ PH v1.02.2F | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation; download for base game, Primal Hunt | |||
Italian | ||||
Korean | Requires patch v1.0.9.6 installed. | |||
Spanish | Download for base game, Primal Hunt |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; use the Master Server Patch for a community-run replacement. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2300-2400, 7000-10000 |
UDP | 27888-27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | Z3D User created profile, requires DGvoodoo2 v 2.6 (DX6), see vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
The game does not launch or crashes when loading a level
Run avp2.exe in compatibility mode for Windows 98 / Me and as administrator.[citation needed]
|
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Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen
Use low frame rate fix[2] |
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Notes:
|
Uncontrollable mouse movement
- Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement.
Decrease mouse polling rate to 125 Hz.[2] |
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Use the Master Server Patch |
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Install mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll[2] |
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Notes:
|
Alternative method: Use DI-wrapper[3] |
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Notes:
|
Alternative method: Use LithFix for smoother mouselook |
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Notes:
|
Screen turns black in alternate Alien and Predator vision modes
- With recent graphics drivers, the game's color inversion does not work, resulting in the Alien vision and the Predator tech visor displaying black screens.[4][5]
Disable inverted vision modes in the Master Server Patch's console[2] |
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Notes:
|
Alternative method: Disable inverted vision modes by installing the vision mode fix[2] |
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Notes:
|
Alternative method: Install dgVoodoo 2[2] |
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Notes:
|
Cutscenes play too fast
Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[2] |
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Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz[6] |
---|
MFC Application Client Application Has Stopped Working error
- This error seems to also occur more often when running in fullscreen mode; consider using windowed or borderless windowed mode.[citation needed]
Install the Master Server Patch[2] |
---|
- Check the Windows Event Log for the application error - if it refers to a \system32\HID.DLL then it's likely an error with some input devices.[citation needed]
Install mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll[2] |
---|
Notes:
|
Disable HID devices[7][8] |
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Notes:
|
MSI Afterburner overlay makes the game crash
Change the settings in RivaTuner[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | [9] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0i |
Input | DirectInput | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.0h |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Modding
Complete Texture Overhaul Mod
- Replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.
- The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for a grittier, more desaturated look.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | G4 700 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon Nvidia GeForce 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- ↑ Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition | WSGF
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 AVP UNKNOWN FORUM - KingKenny's Ultimate Guide on How to Get AvP2 + Primal Hunt Working on Your Computer! - last accessed on 2024-04-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-12-13
- ↑ [https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=52849.0}}
- ↑ [https://www.reddit.com/r/LV426/comments/4c6mj5/annoying_avp2_game_bug_pc/}}
- ↑ Verified by User:Diegoelcapo1231 on 2020-07-27
- ↑ Youtube- How to get AVP2 working on windows 10 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Zaphero on 2022-03-23
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-06
- According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim700.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 7 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice7").