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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = commandos2.jpg | |cover = commandos2.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Pyro Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Pyro Studios}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Zonic Limited|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Retail, original digital}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Merge Games|Second digital}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media|Third digital}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 20, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 20, 2001}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 15, 2005}} |
| + | |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 | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth, Strategy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Naval/watercraft, Tank }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Asia, Antarctica, Oceania, World War II }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Commandos }} | ||
|steam appid = 6830 | |steam appid = 6830 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207662213 |
| + | |gogcom id side = 1207658803 | ||
| + | |hltb = 1867 | ||
| + | |lutris = commandos-2-men-of-courage | ||
|strategywiki = Commandos 2: Men of Courage | |strategywiki = Commandos 2: Men of Courage | ||
| + | |mobygames = 5181 | ||
|wikipedia = Commandos 2: Men of Courage | |wikipedia = Commandos 2: Men of Courage | ||
|winehq = 1374 | |winehq = 1374 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://commandos.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Commandos Wiki] |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.revora.net/forum/2302-commandos-hq/ Revora Commandos Modding Community] (requires registration) |
{{GOG.com links|1207662213|commandos_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207662213|commandos_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}.<br>OS X version only available bundled with [[Commandos 3: Destination Berlin]]. | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | commandos-2-men-of-courage | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | commandos_2_3 | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Commandos 3: Destination Berlin]]. Cannot be purchased in Germany.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/bherzlich_willkommenb_gogcom_goes_german Herzlich Willkommen! GOG.com goes German ● GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | commandos_2_3 | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Commandos 3: Destination Berlin]]. Cannot be purchased in Germany.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/bherzlich_willkommenb_gogcom_goes_german Herzlich Willkommen! GOG.com goes German ● GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | commandos-2-men-of-courage | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | commandos-collection | Steam | Commandos Collection | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6830 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6830 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | commandos-2-men-of-courage | DRM-free | Uses [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting#Custom DirectDraw wrappers|DxWrapper]]. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://commandoshq.net/downloads.php CommandosHQ]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{mm}} The latest [ | + | {{mm}} The latest [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/978/7/40526/download official patch] for the retail release is 1.2. Digital releases are already patched. |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\OUTPUT\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Commandos II\OUTPUT\COMM2.CFG|{{P|game}}\Legacy\OUTPUT\COMM2.CFG}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\OUTPUT\COMM2.CFG}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Commandos II\OUTPUT\|{{P|game}}\Legacy\OUTPUT\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\OUTPUT\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\OUTPUT\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Commandos2options.png|General options}} | {{Image|Commandos2options.png|General options}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/commandos-2-men-courage |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Overriding built-in resolutions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Overriding built-in resolutions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|comm2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
# Pick one of the four built-in resolutions to override with a higher/wider resolution and remember its color:<br><code><span style="background:#f99">640x480</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#9c9">800x600</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#99f">1024x768</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#ffc">1280x1024</span></code> | # Pick one of the four built-in resolutions to override with a higher/wider resolution and remember its color:<br><code><span style="background:#f99">640x480</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#9c9">800x600</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#99f">1024x768</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#ffc">1280x1024</span></code> | ||
# Search for these hexadecimal strings (which control window and viewport width, respectively): | # Search for these hexadecimal strings (which control window and viewport width, respectively): | ||
#* <code><span style="background:#f99">80 02</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#9c9">20 03</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#99f">00 04</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#ffc">00 05</span></code> | #* <code><span style="background:#f99">80 02</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#9c9">20 03</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#99f">00 04</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#ffc">00 05</span></code> | ||
#* <code><span style="background:#f99">80 02</span> 00 00 EB 13 BA <span style="background:#9c9">20 03</span> 00 00 EB 0C BA <span style="background:#99f">00 04</span> 00 00 EB 05 BA <span style="background:#ffc">00 05</span></code> | #* <code><span style="background:#f99">80 02</span> 00 00 EB 13 BA <span style="background:#9c9">20 03</span> 00 00 EB 0C BA <span style="background:#99f">00 04</span> 00 00 EB 05 BA <span style="background:#ffc">00 05</span></code> | ||
| − | # Then, for both, replace the string in the color | + | # Then, for both, replace the string in the schosen color, with a new string corresponding to the desired horizontal resolution: |
#* For 1366px, replace with: <code>56 05</code> | #* For 1366px, replace with: <code>56 05</code> | ||
#* For 1440px, replace with: <code>A0 05</code> | #* For 1440px, replace with: <code>A0 05</code> | ||
| − | #* For 1920px, replace with: <code>80 07</code> ( | + | #* For 1920px, replace with: <code>80 07</code> (might cause glitches) |
| − | #* For other values, see [ | + | #* For other values, see [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=16237 this list of hex values]. |
# Search for these hexadecimal strings (which control window and viewport height, respectively): | # Search for these hexadecimal strings (which control window and viewport height, respectively): | ||
#* <code><span style="background:#f99">E0 01</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#9c9">58 02</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#99f">00 03</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#ffc">00 04</span></code> | #* <code><span style="background:#f99">E0 01</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#9c9">58 02</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#99f">00 03</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#ffc">00 04</span></code> | ||
#* <code><span style="background:#f99">E0 01</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 8B 44 24 04 B9 <span style="background:#9c9">58 02</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 8B 44 24 04 B9 <span style="background:#99f">00 03</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 B9 <span style="background:#ffc">00 04</span></code> | #* <code><span style="background:#f99">E0 01</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 8B 44 24 04 B9 <span style="background:#9c9">58 02</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 8B 44 24 04 B9 <span style="background:#99f">00 03</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 B9 <span style="background:#ffc">00 04</span></code> | ||
| − | # Then, for both, replace the string in the color | + | # Then, for both, replace the string in the chosen color, with a new string corresponding to the desired vertical resolution: |
#* For 768px, replace with: <code>00 03</code> | #* For 768px, replace with: <code>00 03</code> | ||
#* For 900px, replace with: <code>84 03</code> | #* For 900px, replace with: <code>84 03</code> | ||
#* For 1080px, replace with: <code>38 04</code> | #* For 1080px, replace with: <code>38 04</code> | ||
| − | #* For other values, see [ | + | #* For other values, see [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=16237 this list of hex values]. |
| − | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the hex editor. |
| − | # Run the game, and under "Options" select (one of) the resolution(s) | + | # Run the game, and under "Options" select (one of) the hacked resolution(s) (it will still be listed as the original resolution). |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{--}} Unfortunately, playing the game windowed appears to disable edge-scrolling. | {{--}} Unfortunately, playing the game windowed appears to disable edge-scrolling. | ||
| − | To enable windowed, just press {{key|Alt|Enter}} at any time in-game. | + | To enable windowed mode, just press {{key|Alt|Enter}} at any time in-game. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Permanently enabling windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Permanently enabling windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|save game data location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|save game data location]]. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|COMM2.CFG}} in a text editor. |
# Change <code>.INICIAR_EN_FULL_SCREEN 1</code> to <code>.INICIAR_EN_FULL_SCREEN 0</code> | # Change <code>.INICIAR_EN_FULL_SCREEN 1</code> to <code>.INICIAR_EN_FULL_SCREEN 0</code> | ||
| − | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Only the keyboard hot-keys are remappable. | |key remap notes = Only the keyboard hot-keys are remappable. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Commandos 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|Commandos 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Music, Sound Effects, Voice, Cutscenes | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Sound Effects, Voice, Cutscenes | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| − | |fan | + | |fan = |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = |
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/164-commandos-2-men-of-courage-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/commandos-2/commandos-2-men-of-courage/126 Fan translation.] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=263112602 download for digital releases]. |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = limited | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Command lines not voiced. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Co-op | |lan play modes = Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Crash related to wireless peripherals=== | ||
| + | {{--}} The game crashes on startup if the user has wireless peripherals (headsets, mice...). Before the game is run, the USB dongle needs to be unplugged, and only plugged back in when the game's intro/menu is shown.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-02-18|comment=Confirmed with the Logitech G533 wireless headset.}}</ref> | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Videos don't work=== | ===Videos don't work=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Indeo codec; see [[Troubleshooting guide/Startup and launching problems#Video not available. Cannot find 'vids:IV50' decompressor|Troubleshooting guide]].|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205063328/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1331567 All You Need to Fix and Modernize all Commandos Games in One Thread (Save/Resolution) - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} |
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 2000.|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520121550/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1292463#post23105068 commandos 2 FMV sequences aren't playing - Steam Users' Forums](retrieved)</ref>}} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Commandos 2 won't launch=== |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disconnect USB Corsair Watercooling cable}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|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 = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://commandoshq.net/c2dp_info.php Destination Paris] is a mod that makes the game more challenging and includes missions from [[Commandos 3: Destination Berlin]]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} A [https://forums.revora.net/forum/2304-modding-mods/ modding community] for the game still exists. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:34, 18 February 2024
This page is for the original release. For the HD Remaster, see Commandos 2 HD Remaster.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Pyro Studios | |
| macOS (OS X) | Zonic Limited |
| Publishers | |
| Retail, original digital | Eidos Interactive |
| Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Second digital | Merge Games |
| Third digital | Kalypso Media |
| OS X | Feral Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 20, 2001 |
| macOS (OS X) | June 15, 2005 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Stealth, Strategy |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Naval/watercraft, Tank |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Europe, Asia, Antarctica, Oceania, World War II |
| Series | Commandos |
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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.
Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera stealth and strategy game in the Commandos series.
General information
- Commandos Wiki
- Revora Commandos Modding Community (requires registration)
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. OS X version only available bundled with Commandos 3: Destination Berlin. |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Bundled with Commandos 3: Destination Berlin. Cannot be purchased in Germany.[3] | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
Commandos Collection | |
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| Steam | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
Uses DxWrapper. | |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from CommandosHQ.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the retail release is 1.2. Digital releases are already patched.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Commandos II\OUTPUT\COMM2.CFG <path-to-game>\Legacy\OUTPUT\COMM2.CFG |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\OUTPUT\COMM2.CFG[Note 2] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6830/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Commandos II\OUTPUT\ <path-to-game>\Legacy\OUTPUT\ |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\OUTPUT\[Note 2] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6830/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General options
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Horizontal resolutions above 1440px not working properly. See Widescreen resolution. |
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| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Widescreen resolution
Example of graphical glitch experienced with horizontal resolution of 1920px.
- Widescreen-ready executables - Just pick the one you want, rename the old one, put the new executable and rename it to "comm2". When you start the game, choose 800x600 resolution.
- Retail versions need to have 1.2 patch (mirror) installed to work.
- Destination Paris will not work with this.
Manual process
- You need to override one (or more) of the four built-in resolution options with the custom resolution(s) you want.
- Horizontal resolutions above 1440px, when playing non-tutorial missions, cause major graphical glitches and also crashes the game when zooming.
| Overriding built-in resolutions[citation needed] |
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Windowed
- Unfortunately, playing the game windowed appears to disable edge-scrolling.
To enable windowed mode, just press Alt+↵ Enter at any time in-game.
| Permanently enabling windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Only the keyboard hot-keys are remappable. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Sound Effects, Voice, Cutscenes | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail only. | |||
| German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
| Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
| Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
| Korean | Command lines not voiced. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | Co-op |
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| Online play | Co-op The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
- The game crashes on startup if the user has wireless peripherals (headsets, mice...). Before the game is run, the USB dongle needs to be unplugged, and only plugged back in when the game's intro/menu is shown.[4]
Issues fixed
Videos don't work
| Enable Indeo codec; see Troubleshooting guide.[5] |
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| Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 2000.[6] |
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Commandos 2 won't launch
| Disconnect USB Corsair Watercooling cable |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 7 |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Modifications
- Destination Paris is a mod that makes the game more challenging and includes missions from Commandos 3: Destination Berlin.
- A modding community for the game still exists.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (6830) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Herzlich Willkommen! GOG.com goes German ● GOG.com
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2024-02-18
- Confirmed with the Logitech G533 wireless headset.
- ↑ All You Need to Fix and Modernize all Commandos Games in One Thread (Save/Resolution) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ commandos 2 FMV sequences aren't playing - Steam Users' Forums(retrieved)