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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Cars 2 cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Avalanche Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Avalanche Software}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/cars2thegame/|title=Official page (Russian)|date=2023-02-19}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine |Octane (Avalanche Software)}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 21, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 21, 2011}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 21, 2011}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|cars-2-the-video-game|65}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|cars-2|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Cars }} | ||
|steam appid = 301760 | |steam appid = 301760 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 1547 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = disneypixar-cars-2 | ||
|wikipedia = Cars 2 (video game) | |wikipedia = Cars 2 (video game) | ||
|winehq = 13279 | |winehq = 13279 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{--}} | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released for Windows and macOS on June 21, 2011 alongside the console versions to commemorate the release of the [[Wikipedia:Cars 2|eponymous movie]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The PC version is based on the graphically inferior Wii release rather than the 360/PS3 versions. Despite this, Steam page falsely advertises the game with screenshots from said versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/301760/DisneyPixar_Cars_2_The_Video_Game/|title=Steam page|date=2023-07-27}}</ref> Currently, the game's modding community is working on bringing the PC version on par with the console/arcade version, such as restoring their graphics<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqP3TA1D1mw|title=Cars 2 The Video Game (PC) - Arcade Shaders Improvements (Read Description)|date=2024-05-09}}</ref> (also see [[#Arcade models|this section]]) and porting the console DLC characters over to this version, as they were never officially released on PC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rep5TtLvZ2A|title=Cars 2: The Video Game (PC) - DLC + NPC Addon Version 2 | Dragon Lightning & Mater Kabuki gameplay|date=2024-05-09}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://worldofcarsdrivein.fandom.com/wiki/World_of_Cars_Wiki World of Cars Wiki] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/301760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|8}}. | | Windows, OS X}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | disney-pixar-cars-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 301760 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 301760 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B006853MHO | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM|8|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B006GDO3NK | unknown | | | OS X | unavailable}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\data_dxw\FMV\}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename the following files: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | avlogo.bik | ||
+ | Copyright.bik | ||
+ | DIS.bik | ||
+ | gslogo.bik | ||
+ | Opening.bik | ||
+ | Pixar_Logo.bik | ||
+ | </pre>}} | ||
+ | ===Arcade models=== | ||
+ | {{++}} This mod replaces all character models (including NPCs) with the ones from the arcade version of the game by Raw Thrills, which have richer detail compared to the default PC version models. Some cutscenes also get their animations restored with this mod, such as the one in the ''Coastal Invasion'' mission. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Arcade Model Pack mod<ref name=arcade>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veenJ-HUzik|title=|date=2023-07-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download it [https://www.mediafire.com/file/hsfjrv1tsmsv9vd/Cars_2_The_Video_Game_-_Arcade_Model_Pack_2.0.zip/file here]. | ||
+ | # Extract the {{code|assets}} folder into {{code|{{p|game}}}} and replace files when prompted to. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Disney Interactive Studios\Cars2}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Disney Interactive Studios\Cars2\storage}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Cars2Graphics.jpg|Graphic settings}} |
+ | {{ii}} The game doesn't allow to change graphic settings individually and only has presets. | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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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= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] if it won't go higher than 1152x854 for you. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = HUD becomes very small with higher resolutions. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Framerate uncapped on Low settings. Locked to 60fps on Medium or High graphics settings. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Steering and drifting speed increase with framerate. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not used in the gameplay at all. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|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 = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Only presets. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = hackable |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = See [[#Xbox 360 button prompts|Xbox 360 button prompts]]. |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = generic | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = false |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Xbox 360 button prompts=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This mod replaces generic controller prompts with Xbox prompts ported from the Xbox 360 version of the game. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Included with the [[#Arcade models|Arcade Model Pack mod]]. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Arcade Model Pack mod<ref name=arcade></ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download it [https://www.mediafire.com/file/hsfjrv1tsmsv9vd/Cars_2_The_Video_Game_-_Arcade_Model_Pack_2.0.zip/file here]. | ||
+ | # Go to {{code|Optional Files/Xbox 360 Controller Icons}} folder in the zip file. | ||
+ | # Extract either {{code|Default}} or {{code|85x85 Icons}} folders' content into {{code|{{p|game}}}} and replace files when prompted to. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Cars2Audio.jpg|Audio settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects, Voice |
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = There is no option to turn them off. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Ported from the Wii version. [https://www.nexusmods.com/cars2/mods/1?tab=description Download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 2 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |local play notes = ''Arena'' and ''Disruptor'' modes are multiplayer-only. | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Looping music and game crashes=== | ||
+ | During an event, the music may loop, which ends up crashing the game when leaving the event. This is because of a threading issue with the CPU. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Let the game use only one CPU core<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/video-game-cars-2-black-screen-crashing-amd-6670.2261792/post-39977451|title=Video Game (Cars 2) Black Screen Crashing (AMD 6670) - Post #12|date=2021-07-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # When the game has opened, go to Task Manager. | ||
+ | # Go to the details tab. | ||
+ | # Right click on the game in the list (called Game-Cars.exe) and then click on "Set affinity". | ||
+ | # Make sure only CPU 0 is selected, then click OK. | ||
+ | # Return to the game and have fun. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Do this every time you run the game, because all cores are selected by default the next time the game launches. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Widescreen resolution=== | ||
+ | For some reason, the game's resolution won't go any higher than 1152x854 on some computers. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|fix= | ||
+ | # Open your game files. | ||
+ | # Delete your <code>specs.cfg</code>. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>GameCars.exe</code>'s properties. | ||
+ | # Turn on the compatibility mode and set it to Windows 7. | ||
+ | # Done! | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz |
− | | | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 6000+ |
− | | | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7900 |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1900 |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = Snow Leopard 10.6.7 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo | ||
+ | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1600 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD 3000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core i series | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce x6xx series | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Intel GMA 950 and x3100 GPUs are not supported on OS X. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game will not run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (Power Mac). | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 07:37, 9 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Avalanche Software | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
Engines | |
Octane (Avalanche Software) | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 21, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | June 21, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Series | Cars |
Cars | |
---|---|
Subseries of Pixar | |
Cars | 2006 |
Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures | 2006 |
Cars Mater-National Championship | 2007 |
The World of Cars Online | 2008 |
Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales | 2010 |
Cars 2 | 2011 |
Disney Planes | 2013 |
Cars: Fast as Lightning | 2014 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Cars 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game in the Cars series.
The game was released for Windows and macOS on June 21, 2011 alongside the console versions to commemorate the release of the eponymous movie.
The PC version is based on the graphically inferior Wii release rather than the 360/PS3 versions. Despite this, Steam page falsely advertises the game with screenshots from said versions.[2] Currently, the game's modding community is working on bringing the PC version on par with the console/arcade version, such as restoring their graphics[3] (also see this section) and porting the console DLC characters over to this version, as they were never officially released on PC.[4]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 8 DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Steam | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | SecuROM 8 and SecuROM PA DRM. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files |
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avlogo.bik Copyright.bik DIS.bik gslogo.bik Opening.bik Pixar_Logo.bik |
Arcade models
- This mod replaces all character models (including NPCs) with the ones from the arcade version of the game by Raw Thrills, which have richer detail compared to the default PC version models. Some cutscenes also get their animations restored with this mod, such as the one in the Coastal Invasion mission.
Use the Arcade Model Pack mod[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Disney Interactive Studios\Cars2 |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/301760/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Disney Interactive Studios\Cars2\storage |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/301760/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
- The game doesn't allow to change graphic settings individually and only has presets.
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution if it won't go higher than 1152x854 for you. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | HUD becomes very small with higher resolutions. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate uncapped on Low settings. Locked to 60fps on Medium or High graphics settings. Steering and drifting speed increase with framerate. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not used in the gameplay at all. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Only presets. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | See Xbox 360 button prompts. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Xbox 360 button prompts
- This mod replaces generic controller prompts with Xbox prompts ported from the Xbox 360 version of the game.
- Included with the Arcade Model Pack mod.
Use the Arcade Model Pack mod[5] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Voice | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | There is no option to turn them off. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Ported from the Wii version. Download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Versus Arena and Disruptor modes are multiplayer-only. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Looping music and game crashes
During an event, the music may loop, which ends up crashing the game when leaving the event. This is because of a threading issue with the CPU.
Let the game use only one CPU core[6] |
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Widescreen resolution
For some reason, the game's resolution won't go any higher than 1152x854 on some computers.
Widescreen fix |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon X2 6000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7900 ATI Radeon X1900 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo | Intel Core i series |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT ATI Radeon X1600 Intel HD 3000 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce x6xx series ATI Radeon HD 2600 256 MB of VRAM |
- Intel GMA 950 and x3100 GPUs are not supported on OS X.
- This game will not run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (Power Mac).
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/301760/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (301760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Official page (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-02-19
- ↑ Steam page - last accessed on 2023-07-27
- ↑ Cars 2 The Video Game (PC) - Arcade Shaders Improvements (Read Description) - last accessed on 2024-05-09
- ↑ Cars 2: The Video Game (PC) - DLC + NPC Addon Version 2 - last accessed on 2024-05-09
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 [1] - last accessed on 2023-07-15
- ↑ Video Game (Cars 2) Black Screen Crashing (AMD 6670) - Post #12 - last accessed on 2021-07-02