Difference between revisions of "Dead Space 2"
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− | {{ii}} The latest updates of Dead Space 2 includes a piece of DLC that unlocks better armor and all the weapons at the start, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty. | + | {{ii}} The latest updates of Dead Space 2 includes a piece of DLC that unlocks better armor and all the weapons at the start, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty. |
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{{ii}} It recommended that you use the newer .exe for subsequent play-throughs, as it properly unlocks some bonus items that you normally get for completing the game. | {{ii}} It recommended that you use the newer .exe for subsequent play-throughs, as it properly unlocks some bonus items that you normally get for completing the game. | ||
+ | {{--}} The Origin version includes the DLC, and the above fix no longer works. | ||
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===Unlock Conduit Rooms=== | ===Unlock Conduit Rooms=== |
Revision as of 11:10, 21 October 2017
Developers | |
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Visceral Games | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 25, 2011 |
Dead Space | |
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Dead Space | 2008 |
Dead Space 2 | 2011 |
Dead Space 3 | 2013 |
Dead Space (2023) | 2023 |
Key points
- In-game V-Sync option caps frame rate at 30 FPS.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | All retail versions require signing into your EA account ingame. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Origin | The Origin version requires signing into your EA account in-game. | |||
Steam | The Steam version does not require signing into your EA account in-game. It will ask you to sign in, but you can simply decline the agreement and enjoy playing the singleplayer perfectly fine. The multiplayer however, does require signing in. |
- All versions activate on Origin.
Activation limits
- EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of 5 computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.[2]
- To de-authorize the games on a computer, simply uninstall it, or follow these instructions:
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Instructions |
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- To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet.[3]
Activation Problems (Lucid Virtu conflict)
- Some versions of Dead Space 2 may conflict with LucidLogix Virtu graphics switching software which may appear to be an activation error. Removing the lucid virtu software or disabling it when running Deadspace 2 can resolve the issue.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Very poor native support; see Nvidia 3D Vision to fix. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Nvidia 3D Vision
- Dead Space 2 has mediocre Nvidia 3D Vision support out of the box.
- It has however been modded by HeliX to the point where it can be considered a 3D Vision showcase game. You can play with any convergence and depth.
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Issues fixed
Weapons/Armor Unlocked At Start
- The latest updates of Dead Space 2 includes a piece of DLC that unlocks better armor and all the weapons at the start, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty.
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Unlock Conduit Rooms
- There are four special rooms in the game that are unlocked by completing the Dead Space Ignition tie-in which is not available for Windows. With a few files these rooms can be made available.
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No Suit Unlocks for Higher Difficulty Completion
- Normally upon completing the game on Hardcore or Zealot difficulty, you would unlock a special suit. Unfortunately these suits don't unlock properly, unless you happen to complete the game in a single play through. Details on unlocking each suit can be found here.
Mouse Flings to Side of Screen
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Could not initialize display hardware
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BSOD on some AMD Radeon cards
- Game falls into BSOD on different occasions, either randomly or at some particular point in the game.
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Game minimizes at launch
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP (SP2), Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.8 GHz or equivalent, any Pentium 4 2.8 GHz, Athlon64 3000+ or better | AMD Athlon64 X2 or Core Duo |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) | 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 or better, ATI X1600 Pro or better |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (47780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.