Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
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 Patch or the use of the third-party software GameRanger to enable online functionality.
General information
- AvP Universe with some useful links
Availability
- The game is not sold digitally due to various legality issues with several parties.
Version differences
- Gold Edition released in May 2003 bundles the base game with the Primal Hunt expansion pack.
Demo
- A singeplayer demo as well as a multiplayer demo are also available.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Primal Hunt |
Expansion pack which adds new weapons and multiplayer maps as well as a singleplayer prequel campaign to the base game. |
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Essential improvements
Patches
v1.0.9.6
- The 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
- An unofficial patch that provides fixes to the Base Game and Primal Hunt to bring new servers online as well as fixes for modern systems
- Includes widescreen and high resolution support, mouse input fix and frame rate issue fixes.
- Includes a console with commands for turning off visor color inversion, showing fps, toggling patch options, etc
Skip intro videos
- Intro videos can be skipped by clicking on
Options
in the launcher and ticking Disable Logos
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
Master Server Fixes for the Base Game and the Primal Hunt expansion pack:
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- Install Patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the Patches section.
- Install the Master Server Patches from the AvP2 Master Server Patches section.
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Alternative method: Use custom launchers[1]
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- Install Patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the Patches section.
- Download launcher executables for the base game and/or expansion.
- Place chosen executable(s) in <path-to-game>.
- Run the the launcher for the base game or expansion and configure desired settings.
Notes:
- Allow for the FOV to be freely configured to a chosen number value
- Need to be run with administrator privileges in order to launch.
- Conflict with the Master Server Patch, not allowing you to use the patch's console.
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Alternative method: Edit autoexec[2][dubious – discuss]
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- Install Patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the Patches section.
- Open up your autoexec.cfg file located in
<path-to-game>/Fox/Aliens vs. Predator 2/ with Windows Notepad; for Primal Hunt, the autoexec.cfg is found in <path-to-game>/Fox/Aliens vs. Predator 2 - Primal Hunt/ .
- Search (Ctrl + F) for the following entries:
"SCREENWIDTH" "#"
"GameScreenHeight" "#"
"SCREENHEIGHT" "#"
"GameScreenWidth" "#"
4. Change the resolution numbers that appear after those entries to your desired screen resolution.
Notes:
- You may use resolutions that go beyond AvP2's resolution settings, but if you access and modify the display settings on the game launcher, your custom resolution will be immediately overwritten.
- FOV will be stretched to fit the aspect ratio
- Does not work for resolution heights greater than 2048 or resolution widths greater than 1536
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Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Under Game settings. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
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
Issues fixed
Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen
Uncontrollable mouse movement
- Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement.
Master Server Fixes for the Base Game and the Primal Hunt expansion pack:
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- Install the Master Server Patches from the AvP2 Master Server Patches section.
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Alternate method: Use LithFix for smoother mouselook:
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- Download LithFix and copy it to installation folder.
- Remove any custom rez files and add
-rez lithfix to advanced command line in the launcher.
Notes:
- Custom Launcher has basic support for LithFix since version 1.3.0 (AVP2) or 1.1.0 (AVP2PH).
- Conflicts with Master Server Patch.[2]
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Alternate method: Decrease mouse polling rate to 125 Hz.[2]
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Alternate method: Use DI-wrapper.[3]
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- Download DI-Wrapper and copy it to installation folder.
Notes:
- Will require reassigning mouse buttons
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Black screen when using alternative visions with the Alien and Predator
- In recent graphics drivers the vision modes the game's color inversion does not work, resulting in the Alien vision and the Predator tech visor displaying black screens.[4][5]
Alternative method: Install Aliens vs. Predator 2 Vision mode fix
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- Download the file and unzip it in the
custom folder located in <path-to-game>\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2. If the folder doesn't exist create it.
- In the launch settings go to options, then type in the command-line parameters
-rez custom/visionfix.rez .
Notes:
- You can add the same command as a launch option within a shortcut to avp2.exe by typing it at the end of the "target" string.
- Changes the look of the vision mode significantly by simply removing the color inversion.
- Only works for single-player and does not work underwater.
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Cutscenes play too fast
The game won't launch
If nothing happens when you click the .exe you might have to try running the game in Windows 98 compatibility-mode. To do this right-click avp2.exe, click options and go to the compatibility-tab. Check the compatibility-box and choose Windows 98.[citation needed]
Running the game as an administrator has also prove useful in launching the game for some people.
If it says something about "MFC Application Client" - Check the Windows Event Log for the application error - if it refers to a \system32\HID.DLL then you're probably using a gaming-keyboard or similar, try disabling the HIDs related to your gaming-peripherals or you can also set the compatibility. This error seems to also occur more often when running in Fullscreen mode; consider using Windowed mode (possibly in conjunction with the Borderless Gaming utility).
MSI Afterburner overlay makes the game crash
Change the settings in RivaTuner[citation needed]
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- After launching MSI Afterburner, open the Riva Tuner Statistics Server from the system tray.
- Add lithtech.exe from <path-to-game> to the settings.
- Set Stealth mode to "ON".
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MFC Application Client Crashing When Loading a Level
Run as an administrator and in Win98/ME compatibility mode
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- Find avp2.exe and lithtech.exe (located inside <path-to-game>.
- Right click on lithtech.exe and select properties and go to lithtech.exe's compatibility tab in the properties window.
- Check
Run this program in compatibility mode for: , choose Win98/ME, check run as admin, and click apply.
- Right click on avp2.exe and select properties and go to avp2.exe's compatibility tab in the properties window.
- Check run as admin and click apply.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
7 |
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Executable | PPC |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows | |
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macOS (OS X) | | |
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Middleware
Modding
- Replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.
- The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for a more gritty, desaturated look.
System requirements
Windows |
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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) |
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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
References