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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | {{ | + | |cover = Mechcommander 2 Box.jpg |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|FASA Interactive}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} |
− | | | + | |engines = |
− | | | + | |release dates= |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 17, 2001}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Robot }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | MechCommander }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20021123165403/http://microsoft.com/Games/mechcommander2/main.asp?page=&flash=no&header=header_home.gif&QS= | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 5762 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 4567 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = MechCommander 2 | ||
+ | |winehq = 2691 | ||
+ | |license = former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | {{Introduction | |
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was re-released as a free download as part of the Shared Source Release. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Main_Page BattleTech Wiki] - A massive wiki for everything BattleTech related | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/mechcommander-2/ Mechcommander 2 on TheGameEngine.org] - solving some technical issues. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| 1= official| 2=https://github.com/videogamepreservation/mechcommander2 | 3=DRM-free | 4=Shared Source Release, includes the full game in its {{file|FinalBuild|folder}} folder. | 5= | 6=Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | |
− | The [ | + | ===Version differences=== |
+ | {{--}} The freeware version of the game is missing cinematics. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/MC2Trial Archive.org]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | ===Save game location=== | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\options.cfg}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\savegame}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|MechCommander 2 video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 and 5:4 resolutions only. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = false | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|MechCommander 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects, Radio Chatter, Computer Message. | ||
+ | |surround sound = unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=2572 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Very poor performance, blocky textures, grey colors / distortion, poor particle effects=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref={{cn|November 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Move, rename or delete any copies of the files {{file|vidcard.csv}} and {{file|badcard.csv}} in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # (Original CD version only): Move, delete or rename the file {{file|imagehlp.dll}} in {{file|{{p|game}}\assets\binaries|folder}}. This should start the game in 3D mode. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game is unable to launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>/gosnojoystick</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|November 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Missing mouse cursor=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware Mouse Update under Graphics|ref={{cn|November 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Mouse cursor trails in Encyclopedia=== | ===Mouse cursor trails in Encyclopedia=== | ||
− | Launch the Encyclopedia from within the game instead of directly | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the Encyclopedia from within the game instead of directly|ref={{cn|November 2022}}|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = MSN Gaming Zone | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 266 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
− | |minHD = 400 MB | + | |minHD = 400 MB |
− | |minGPU = SVGA 2D video card | + | |minGPU = SVGA 2D video card |
+ | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 06:17, 30 July 2024
Developers | |
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FASA Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 17, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Vehicles | Robot |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | MechCommander |
MechCommander | |
---|---|
Subseries of BattleTech | |
MechCommander | 1998 |
MechCommander 2 | 2001 |
MechCommander 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person strategy game in the MechCommander series.
The game was re-released as a free download as part of the Shared Source Release.
General information
- BattleTech Wiki - A massive wiki for everything BattleTech related
- Mechcommander 2 on TheGameEngine.org - solving some technical issues.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Official website | Shared Source Release, includes the full game in its FinalBuild folder. |
Version differences
- The freeware version of the game is missing cinematics.
Demo
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\options.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data\savegame[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 4:3 and 5:4 resolutions only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects, Radio Chatter, Computer Message. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Slovak | Fan - 1 |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down. |
Issues fixed
Very poor performance, blocky textures, grey colors / distortion, poor particle effects
Move, delete or rename files[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game is unable to launch
Launch the game with the /gosnojoystick command line argument[citation needed]
|
---|
Missing mouse cursor
Disable Hardware Mouse Update under Graphics[citation needed] |
---|
Mouse cursor trails in Encyclopedia
Launch the Encyclopedia from within the game instead of directly[citation needed] |
---|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | MSN Gaming Zone |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | 266 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA 2D video card 8 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16