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Aliens versus Predator 2

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Aliens versus Predator 2
Aliens versus Predator 2 cover
Developers
Monolith Productions
Publishers
Sierra Entertainment
Fox Interactive
Engines
Lithtech Talon|LithTech|Lithtech Talon
Release dates
Windows October 30, 2001
macOS (OS X) July 2003
Aliens versus Predator 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Aliens versus Predator 2 on Wikipedia

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Aliens versus Predator
Subseries of Alien
Subseries of Predator
Aliens versus Predator 1999
Aliens versus Predator 2 2001
Aliens vs. Predator 2010

Key points

Aliens Vs Predator 2 works well on most modern computers when certain compatibility options are activated.
GameSpy online server browser has stopped working; use the Default Server Patch (now known as Tunngle/GameRanger) for a player-run replacement. Tutorial for Gameranger is available here.

General information

Xenopedia - A wiki for the Aliens series
Aliens vs. Predator Nation - mods, maps, skins, sound packs, support,
Official Ultimate Map Pack Site - Maps Map packs
Aliens vs Predator Unknown Support - Master Server Patch skins mods maps.
Aliens vs. Predator 2 Modding site - Skins Mods Maps and sound packs
Alien vs Predator Universe with some useful links

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The game is not sold digitally.
A serial key is not required to install or play the game.

Demos

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Primal Hunt
Windows

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 (mirror)

Map Updates

Make sure the game is patched to v1.0.9.6 before installing the updates

Skip intro videos

Intro videos can be skipped by clicking on Options in the launcher and ticking Disable Logos.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save game data location

Video settings

Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Korean
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16 GameSpy online server browser has stopped working; use the Master Server Patch or for a player-run replacement.

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.

Issues fixed

Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen

Instructions

Uncontrollable mouse movement

Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement.
Instructions
Instructions

Cutscenes play too fast

Instructions

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]

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).

Other information

Complete Texture Overhaul Mod

Complete Texture Overhaul Mod 2007 is a mod that that replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.
The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for more gritty, desaturated look, which may be unacceptable for a lot of players.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy GameSpy servers have been shut down; use the Master Server Patch.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 98
Processor (CPU) 450 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 750 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8 compatible

References