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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Kerbal Space Program 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Kerbal Space Program 2 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Intercept Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Intercept Games}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Star Theory Games|Former}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Star Theory Games|Former}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Private Division}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Private Division}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2020|build=2020.3.33}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Free-roaming camera }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Menu-based }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Vehicle simulator }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight, Flight }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight, Flight }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kerbal Space Program }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kerbal Space Program }} | ||
|steam appid = 954850 | |steam appid = 954850 | ||
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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Kerbal Space Program 2 | |wikipedia = Kerbal Space Program 2 | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20854 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:Free-roaming camera}} {{Glossary:Simulation}} and {{Glossary:Vehicle simulator}} game in the [[Series:Kerbal Space Program|Kerbal Space Program]] series. It was initially being developed by [[Company:Star Theory Games|Star Theory Games]] after which development was taken over by [[Company:Intercept Games|Intercept Games]]. The game was published by [[Company:Private Division|Private Division]]. It make use of the [[Engine:Unity|Unity 2020]] engine. |
− | |release history = | + | |release history = Its Early Access release on February 24, 2023 wasn't received well by critics and the publish, citing poor performance, many bugs and missing features from [[Kerbal Space Program]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/too-early-access-for-early-accessplayers-react-to-kerbal-space-program-2-launch/|title='Too early access for early access'—players react to Kerbal Space Program 2 launch - PCGamer|date=2023-03-17}}</ref> |
− | |current state = | + | |current state = The developers promised upcoming major performance optimizations, scaling down some graphical aspects more on lower settings to improve performance, switching to [https://unity.com/srp/High-Definition-Render-Pipeline#features Unity's HDRP renderer] (improved visual quality and performance), Science Mode, colonies, interstellar exploration (new star systems) and multiplayer.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/954850/view/3677790625550443945|title=Developer Insights #18 - Graphics of Early Access KSP2 - Steam|date=2023-03-15}}</ref><ref name="EARoadmap">{{Refurl|url=https://store.privatedivision.com/game/kerbal-space-program-2#early-access-roadmap|title=Early Access Roadmap - KSP2 - Private Division|date=2023-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/954850/view/3663151390917225031|title=The KSP2 Journey Begins - Steam|date=2023-03-15}}</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | The first patch during the Early Access period brought with it a laptop audio mode, many performance optimizations, loading optimizations, several improvements, many bugfixes and more.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/954850/view/3707064654230320295|title=v0.1.1.0 Patch Notes - Steam|date=2023-03-16}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.privatedivision.com/game/kerbal-space-program-2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | kerbal-space-program-2 | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | kerbal-space-program-2 | DRM-free | Can be launched directly from "KSP2_x64.exe" without Epic Games Store running. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4256-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4256-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 954850 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 954850 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Intercept Games\Kerbal Space Program 2\Global}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Intercept Games\Kerbal Space Program 2\Saves}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|KSP2 - Graphics.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
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|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = The option is there but | + | |borderless windowed notes = The option is there but acts as exclusive fullscreen.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2023-03-15|comment="Borderless" shows all signs of an exlusive fullscreen windows.}}</ref> Enabled windowed mode and use {{code|-popupwindow}} as a [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to switch to borderless windowed. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = On/Off toggle. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = x4 and 8x [[MSAA]] | + | |antialiasing notes = '''Off''', '''x4''' and '''8x''' [[MSAA]] options available. |
|upscaling = false | |upscaling = false | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = On/Off toggle. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | KSP2 - Input.png|Input Settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|KSP2 - Audio.png|Audio Settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Separate volume sliders available for '''Master''', '''Ambience''', '''SFX''', '''VO''', '''Music''', '''Kerbal Communication Chatter''', '''Kerbal IVA''' and '''UI Sounds'''. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = '''Normal''', '''Home Theatre''', '''Night Mode''', '''Headphones''' and '''Laptop Speakers''' Audio Listening Modes are available. |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Subtitle size can be adjust to '''Small''', '''Medium''' or '''Large'''. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = No option to disable this. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | KSP2 - Accessibility.png|Accessibility settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | {{Image|KSP2 - General.png|General settings}} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Multiplayer is coming in an unknown form at a later date.<ref name="EARoadmap"/> | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = unknown | |local play = unknown | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Wwise |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |||
− | |minOS = 10 | + | |minOS = 10 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-6400 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-6400 |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X4 845 | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X4 845 |
|minRAM = 12 GB | |minRAM = 12 GB | ||
|minHD = 45 GB | |minHD = 45 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
− | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 |
|minGPU3 = AMD Radeon 5600XT | |minGPU3 = AMD Radeon 5600XT | ||
+ | |minDX = 11 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-11500 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-11500 |
− | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
|recRAM = 16 GB | |recRAM = 16 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 07:51, 23 May 2023
Developers | |
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Intercept Games | |
Former | Star Theory Games |
Publishers | |
Private Division | |
Engines | |
Unity 2020[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | Early access |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Menu-based |
Genres | Simulation, Vehicle simulator |
Vehicles | Space flight, Flight |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Kerbal Space Program |
Kerbal Space Program | |
---|---|
Kerbal Space Program | 2015 |
Kerbal Space Program 2 | EA |
Kerbal Space Program 2 is a singleplayer free-roaming camera simulation and vehicle simulator game in the Kerbal Space Program series. It was initially being developed by Star Theory Games after which development was taken over by Intercept Games. The game was published by Private Division. It make use of the Unity 2020 engine.
Its Early Access release on February 24, 2023 wasn't received well by critics and the publish, citing poor performance, many bugs and missing features from Kerbal Space Program.[1]
The developers promised upcoming major performance optimizations, scaling down some graphical aspects more on lower settings to improve performance, switching to Unity's HDRP renderer (improved visual quality and performance), Science Mode, colonies, interstellar exploration (new star systems) and multiplayer.[2][3][4]
The first patch during the Early Access period brought with it a laptop audio mode, many performance optimizations, loading optimizations, several improvements, many bugfixes and more.[5]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Publisher website | ||||
Epic Games Store | Can be launched directly from "KSP2_x64.exe" without Epic Games Store running. | |||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Intercept Games\Kerbal Space Program 2\Global |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/954850/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Intercept Games\Kerbal Space Program 2\Saves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/954850/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | The option is there but acts as exclusive fullscreen.[6] Enabled windowed mode and use -popupwindow as a command line argument to switch to borderless windowed. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | On/Off toggle. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Off, x4 and 8x MSAA options available. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On/Off toggle. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
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 |
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Separate volume controls | Separate volume sliders available for Master, Ambience, SFX, VO, Music, Kerbal Communication Chatter, Kerbal IVA and UI Sounds. | |
Surround sound | Normal, Home Theatre, Night Mode, Headphones and Laptop Speakers Audio Listening Modes are available. | |
Subtitles | Subtitle size can be adjust to Small, Medium or Large. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | No option to disable this. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Multiplayer is coming in an unknown form at a later date.[3]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Wwise |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-6400 AMD Athlon X4 845 |
Intel Core i5-11500 AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
System memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon 5600XT DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 AMD Radeon RX 6800XT |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2020.3.33
- ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (954850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 'Too early access for early access'—players react to Kerbal Space Program 2 launch - PCGamer - last accessed on 2023-03-17
- ↑ Developer Insights #18 - Graphics of Early Access KSP2 - Steam - last accessed on 2023-03-15
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Early Access Roadmap - KSP2 - Private Division - last accessed on 2023-03-15
- ↑ The KSP2 Journey Begins - Steam - last accessed on 2023-03-15
- ↑ v0.1.1.0 Patch Notes - Steam - last accessed on 2023-03-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2023-03-15
- "Borderless" shows all signs of an exlusive fullscreen windows.