Difference between revisions of "Dark Reign 2"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 3, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 3, 2000}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dark-reign-2|77}} | ||
| + | |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 }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dark Reign }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658911 | |gogcom id = 1207658911 | ||
| + | |hltb = 2215 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 2270 | ||
|wikipedia = Dark Reign 2 | |wikipedia = Dark Reign 2 | ||
|winehq = 3082 | |winehq = 3082 | ||
| + | |lutris = dark-reign-2 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dark_reign_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dark_reign_2 | DRM-free | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper as of 21 June 2022. | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/DarkReign2_1020 Archive.org]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dark_reign2.php 1.3]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Fixing missing music in the GOG.com version=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename {{file|dr2.exe}} to {{file|dkreign.exe}}|ref={{cn|August 2023}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dark-reign-2 | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dark-reign-2 | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = false |
| − | |eax support notes = Controversial<ref> | + | |eax support notes = Controversial<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.speedy3d.com/reviews/dark_reign2/01.shtml|title=DR2 Speedy 3D review|date=May 2023}}</ref> A3D 2.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990828222913/http://www.aureal.com/cgi-bin/pub/display.pl?template=press_aur_detail.htm&serial=1048|title=Activision's "Battlezone II" and "Dark Reign 2" Support Aureal's A3D 2.0 - Aureal.com news (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |red book cd audio = true | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/982-dark-reign-2-german-patch/ download for digital release]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official WON service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|dedicated = | |dedicated = | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = | |direct ip = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7.0a |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = WON (World Opponent Network) | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
| + | |minHD = 650 MB | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minDX = 7 | + | |minDX = 7.0a |
| + | |minaudio = DirectX 7.0 16-bit compatible | ||
| + | |minother = 4X CD-ROM<br>28.8 Kbps modem for multiplayer | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}}Supported Video Chipsets: Nvidia GeForce, GeForce2, TNT, TNT2; MATROX G200, G400; ATI Rage 128; 3dfx Banshee, Voodoo2, Voodoo3 | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Pandemic Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Engines | |
| Zero | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 3, 2000 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 77 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Dark Reign |
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| Dark Reign | |
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| Dark Reign: The Future of War | 1997 |
| Dark Reign 2 | 2000 |
Dark Reign 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Dark Reign series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper as of 21 June 2022. | |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.3.
Fixing missing music in the GOG.com version
Rename dr2.exe to dkreign.exe[citation needed]
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|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | Critical announcements given text. | |
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for digital release. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The official WON service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosting |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
|
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 7.0 16-bit compatible | |
| Other | 4X CD-ROM 28.8 Kbps modem for multiplayer |
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- Supported Video Chipsets: Nvidia GeForce, GeForce2, TNT, TNT2; MATROX G200, G400; ATI Rage 128; 3dfx Banshee, Voodoo2, Voodoo3