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{{Disambig|the 2023 remaster of Quake II|the original version|[[Quake II]]|the [[Wikipedia:Ray tracing (graphics)|ray-tracing]] capable version|[[Quake II RTX]]}} | {{Disambig|the 2023 remaster of Quake II|the original version|[[Quake II]]|the [[Wikipedia:Ray tracing (graphics)|ray-tracing]] capable version|[[Quake II RTX]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Kex Engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Kex Engine|build=4.1}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2023 | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 10, 2023}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|15352/quake-ii|rating}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|quake-ii--1|rating}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1443696817 | |gogcom id = 1443696817 | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://bethesda.net/en/game/quakeii |
|hltb = | |hltb = | ||
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 207099 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Quake II | |wikipedia = Quake II | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''Quake II Enhanced''''' is a 2023 remaster of the 1997 [[Glossary:Sci-fi|sci-fi]] [[Glossary:FPS|first-person shooter]] ''[[Quake II]]''. The remaster was released on August 10, 2023 during that year's [[w:QuakeCon|QuakeCon]], after several days of rumors. Aside from the prior game content ported to the [[Engine:Kex Engine|Kex Engine]] by [[Company:Nightdive Studios|Nightdive Studios]] and an updated set of visuals, the game includes a new campaign by [[Company:MachineGames|MachineGames]] titled ''Call of the Machine'', as well as the campaign from the 1999 [[Emulation:Nintendo 64|Nintendo 64]] port. Also notable is crossplay with console versions through a revamped multiplayer system. |
− | |release history = | + | |release history = ''Quake II Enhanced'' replaced previous versions of the game on digital stores upon release, but was distributed as a free upgrade to prior owners. It also contains the original version of ''Quake II'' as an extra, but not ''[[Quake II RTX]]''. |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://github.com/id-Software/quake2-rerelease-dll Source code] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1441704824|quake_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1441704824|quake_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | quake-ii | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | quake-ii | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | quake_ii_quad_damage | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | quake_ii_quad_damage | DRM-free | Includes [[Quake II|Quake II: Quad Damage]]. <br/> GOG Galaxy required for online play. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9P7L9H478GGV | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9P7L9H478GGV | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2320 | DRM-free | DRM-free after creating {{file|{{P|game}}\rerelease\steam_appid.txt}} file containing its Steam App ID number {{code|2320}}, then game can be launched directly from executable {{file|{{P|game}}\rerelease\quake2ex_steam.exe}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2320 | DRM-free | Includes [[Quake II]]. DRM-free after creating {{file|{{P|game}}\rerelease\steam_appid.txt}} file containing its Steam App ID number {{code|2320}}, then game can be launched directly from executable {{file|{{P|game}}\rerelease\quake2ex_steam.exe}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Free upgrade for prior owners of [[Quake II]] on [[Steam]], [[GOG]] or the [[Microsoft Store]]. |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|subscription = | |subscription = | ||
|subscription gaming service = | |subscription gaming service = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Did not work at the release time being wrongly configured. Corrected on August 15, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2320/discussions/0/6812310007737121164/#c6812310007737336713|title=Does Steam Cloud only support options and not saves? :: Quake II General Discussions|date=2023-08-11}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/2320/history/?changeid=19910560|title=Quake II History · Change #19910560 · SteamDB|date=2023-08-16}}</ref> |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = always on |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = 16x by default. set r_rhimaxanisotropic "16" to "0" in kexengine.cfg to disable. note that this change will be reverted after saving unless set to "read-only" |
|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = Toggle only. | |antialiasing notes = Toggle only. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = The upper cap has been set to 1000 FPS with Update 1.<ref name="Q2EnhancedUpdate1">{{Refurl|url=https://bethesda.net/en/article/1iWTUzOktuRN3fDlXVV47r/quake-ii-update-1-release-notes|title=Quake II - Update 1 Release Notes|date=2023-10-03}}</ref> |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|ray tracing = false | |ray tracing = false | ||
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Quake II Enhanced gameplay.png|Gameplay settings | Quake II Enhanced gameplay.png|Gameplay settings | ||
+ | Quake II Enhanced accessibility.png|Accessibility settings | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound, Voice | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound, Voice | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = 7.1 | + | |surround sound notes = Supports stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 sound. Press the ` key to bring up the console ingame. The command is "snd_speakermode" "0" = Default audio, "1" = Stereo sound, "2" = 5.1 Surround Sound, "3" = 7.1 Surround Sound. There are no options in the menu, so the console command must be used, to change your speaker configuration. Default matches your windows configuration. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/3472/quake-ii Fan translation] is available at Magyarítások Portál | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/quake-2-remastered-sk.1540/ #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Image|Quake II Enhanced multiplayer.png|Multiplayer settings}} | {{Image|Quake II Enhanced multiplayer.png|Multiplayer settings}} | ||
+ | {{++}} Crossplay with different stores ''and'' consoles is enabled by default. | ||
+ | {{++}} PC and Xbox players can additionally play with each other via LAN as of Update 1.<ref name="Q2EnhancedUpdate1" /> | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
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|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op, Versus | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Requires authentication through the Steam client, GOG Galaxy or a Bethesda.net account. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 11 | |direct3d versions = 11 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = HUD (split-screen mode) and fog are broken in DirectX 11 mode. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = unknown | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = XAudio | + | |audio = XAudio |
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = 2.9 |
|interface = SDL2 | |interface = SDL2 | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 23:40, 9 August 2024
This page is for the 2023 remaster of Quake II. For the original version, see Quake II. For the ray-tracing capable version, see Quake II RTX.
Developers | |
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Original Game | id Software |
The Reckoning | Xatrix Entertainment |
Ground Zero | Rogue Entertainment |
Remaster | Nightdive Studios |
Call of the Machine | MachineGames |
Quake II 64 | Raster Productions |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Kex Engine[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 10, 2023 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Quake |
Quake | |
---|---|
Quake | 1996 |
Quake II | 1997 |
Quake III Arena | 1999 |
Quake 4 | 2005 |
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars | 2007 |
Quake Live | 2010 |
Quake II RTX | 2019 |
Quake Enhanced | 2021 |
Quake Champions | 2022 |
Quake II Enhanced | 2023 |
Quake II Enhanced is a 2023 remaster of the 1997 sci-fi first-person shooter Quake II. The remaster was released on August 10, 2023 during that year's QuakeCon, after several days of rumors. Aside from the prior game content ported to the Kex Engine by Nightdive Studios and an updated set of visuals, the game includes a new campaign by MachineGames titled Call of the Machine, as well as the campaign from the 1999 Nintendo 64 port. Also notable is crossplay with console versions through a revamped multiplayer system.
Quake II Enhanced replaced previous versions of the game on digital stores upon release, but was distributed as a free upgrade to prior owners. It also contains the original version of Quake II as an extra, but not Quake II RTX.
General information
- Source code
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Quake II: Quad Damage. GOG Galaxy required for online play. |
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Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. | |||
Steam | Includes Quake II. DRM-free after creating <path-to-game>\rerelease\steam_appid.txt file containing its Steam App ID number 2320 , then game can be launched directly from executable <path-to-game>\rerelease\quake2ex_steam.exe |
- Free upgrade for prior owners of Quake II on Steam, GOG or the Microsoft Store.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -skipmovies command line argument[1]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Nightdive Studios\Quake II\baseq2\*.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Nightdive Studios\Quake II\baseq2\save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Did not work at the release time being wrongly configured. Corrected on August 15, 2023.[2][3] | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Hor+. FMVs are static aspect 16:9. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 75 - 125 | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 16x by default. set r_rhimaxanisotropic "16" to "0" in kexengine.cfg to disable. note that this change will be reverted after saving unless set to "read-only" | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Toggle only. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | The upper cap has been set to 1000 FPS with Update 1.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | Static blue light. | |
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth), no vibration with bt connection |
Tracked motion controllers | Gyro on DS4 | |
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Sound, Voice | |
Surround sound | Supports stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 sound. Press the ` key to bring up the console ingame. The command is "snd_speakermode" "0" = Default audio, "1" = Stereo sound, "2" = 5.1 Surround Sound, "3" = 7.1 Surround Sound. There are no options in the menu, so the console command must be used, to change your speaker configuration. Default matches your windows configuration. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Captions are integrated into subtitles. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation is available at Magyarítások Portál | |||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Slovak | Fan - #1 | |||
Spanish |
Network
- Crossplay with different stores and consoles is enabled by default.
- PC and Xbox players can additionally play with each other via LAN as of Update 1.[4]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Co-op, Versus |
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LAN play | 16 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 16 | Co-op, Versus Requires authentication through the Steam client, GOG Galaxy or a Bethesda.net account. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | HUD (split-screen mode) and fog are broken in DirectX 11 mode. |
Vulkan |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | XAudio | 2.9 |
Interface | SDL2 | |
Multiplayer | PlayFab |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-3570 3.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti AMD HD 7750 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 AMD RX Vega 56 8 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Kex Engine engine build: 4.1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2320/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-08-11
- ↑ Does Steam Cloud only support options and not saves? :: Quake II General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-08-11
- ↑ Quake II History · Change #19910560 · SteamDB - last accessed on 2023-08-16
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Quake II - Update 1 Release Notes - last accessed on 2023-10-03