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Key points
- Engine is open source with modern multi-platform ports available; see Source ports
- Modding community
- The Steam version lacks the soundtrack, but this can be fixed.
General information
- Quake Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Quake game made.
- Func_Msgboard - The mapper hub, new map releases, technique improvements.
- FAQ on Steam forums - A starting point for new Quake II players.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- The native Linux version has been ported by both iD Software and Macmillan Digital Publishing. The Ryan C. Gordon "Icculus" version can be downloaded from this page, which includes both binary and the source code to compile the software with specific settings.
- Quake II: Quad Damage includes the base game along with all expansions, a soundtrack, and a launcher created by GOG.com.
- This game can also be played on OS X and Linux using a source port.
- GOG.com's launcher for Quake II is fully customizeable by editing
Q2Launcher.ini
allowing you to add more mods or even modify the exe files the launcher should use.
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Mission Pack: Ground Zero |
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Mission Pack: The Reckoning |
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Netpack I: Extremities |
Not available for the Steam version. |
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Essential improvements
Official patch
- 3.20 - Latest official patch.
Source ports
Since the release of the source code various engine overhauls and source ports have been created to enhance or modify the game in different ways. Which one to use is a matter of taste.
Some multiplayer servers require clients to use the r1ch.net anticheat module, supported source ports are listed on its website.
Name |
Notes
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Fruitz of Dojo Quake II |
A Cocoa port of the engine, it allows Quake II to be played on modern Macs.
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KMQuake II |
Enhanced client, allows for customization of textures, game interface etc.
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QuakeIIxp |
Enhanced port with improved graphics using an updated rendering engine.
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LWJake2 |
A LWJGL based source port focusing on compatibility and bug fixes.
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Q2DOS |
MS-DOS port that features DLL loading through DJGPP, Online play with a packet driver, Intel HD audio support, HTTP downloading with libCURL, Yamagi Quake II's game dll code enhancements and all of the v3.24 unofficial patch.
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Q2PRO |
Multiplayer focused source port, available with r1ch.net anticheat module. It is also used for speedrunning.
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Quake II Starter |
Free and standalone installer that uses the Quake II demo and patch, along with Q2PRO, to create a fully functional and multiplayer enabled version of the game.
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R1Q2 |
Multiplayer focused source port, available with r1ch.net anticheat module.
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Ultimate Quake II Patch |
Designed for the Steam version but is also compatible with retail versions. Fixes bugs, improves graphics and enables mouse use in menus as well as music through software playback.
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Unofficial v3.24 Patch |
This is a simple patch that fixes bugs and adds certain things to the engine such as widescreen-support. Easy to install and use.
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Yamagi Quake II |
Enhanced client focusing mainly on bug-fixes and code improvements.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game general settings.
In-game graphics settings.
Template:Video settings
Custom resolution (Yamagi port)
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Network
Multiplayer types
- All official maps are designed for at most 16 players. However, dedicated servers can be set to have the max player limit at 256
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
UDP |
27910 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Issues fixed
Saves not working in The Reckoning and Ground Zero
If you are getting "function pointers have moved" error in console after trying to load game, install fan-patch 3.24. Issue noted in gog.com release.
No music playback
The music plays directly from the game-CD so the Steam version unfortunately lacks it. Try applying the Ultimate Quake II patch mentioned above.
If you prefer to use the original engine you can download the soundtrack from the Steam discussions.
Either burn a new CD from the image file or use a CD emulator like WinCDEmu to mount the image.
GOG.com version does not require this method, as the whole soundtrack is in OGG format, which the game was modified to use it instead.
Play the expansions with KMQuake II
See gun with wide FOV
"No Input arguments" when running the launcher (GOG.com)
This problem occurs only if you try to run the main EXE file. It must be ran from the Launch Quake 2 shortcut to make it work. This is due to the fact that it contains a code in the Launch options.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
OpenGL |
1.1 |
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Software renderer |
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Executable | PPC | 16-bit |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows | | |
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Linux | | |
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Mac OS (Classic) | | | |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
DirectSound, OSS, ALSA1 |
OSS is used in official native Linux version. 1 ALSA support can be added by compiling the source code from Icculus version. |
System requirements
Windows | Mac OS (Classic) | Linux |
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
95, NT 4.0 |
98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 90 MHz
| Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
16 MB |
24 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
25 MB |
400 MB |
Mac OS |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
7.5.3 |
Processor (CPU) |
PowerPC 603e |
System memory (RAM) |
48 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Other |
4X CD-ROM drive |
Linux |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
Linux kernel v2.0.24 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 90 MHz
| Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
16 MB |
24 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
25 MB |
400 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References