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{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Nixxes Software|Windows}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Nixxes Software|Windows}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade|GOG.com|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://generalarcade.com/project/kane-lynch-2-dog-days-complete-edition/|title=Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Complete Edition|date=2022-08-16}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Former}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Former}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Kane & Lynch }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Kane & Lynch }}
 
|steam appid  = 28000
 
|steam appid  = 28000
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|hltb        = 4923
 
|hltb        = 4923
 
|lutris      = kane-lynch-2-dog-days
 
|lutris      = kane-lynch-2-dog-days
−
|mobygames    = kane-lynch-2-dog-days
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|mobygames    = 47734
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
 
|wikipedia    = Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Lacks the splitscreen cooperative multiplayer found in the PC version of the first game.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  = The game was ported to PC by Nixxes Software. The game lacks multiple features found in console versions, such as Splitscreen Co-op, Visual Effects, in addition to bugs not present on the Console versions.
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/280925/kane-lynch-2-dog-days-steam | Steam | [https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/294000/kane-lynch-collection-steam Kane & Lynch Collection] also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/280925/kane-lynch-2-dog-days-steam | Steam | [https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/294000/kane-lynch-collection-steam Kane & Lynch Collection] also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1370-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1370-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | kane_lynch_2_dog_days | DRM-free | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | kane_lynch_2_dog_days | DRM-free | Complete Edition. Multiplayer is not available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | kane-lynch-2-dog-days | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | kane-lynch-2-dog-days | Steam | | | Windows }}
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = Use [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/knlFOV_0.zip Racer_S FOV hack] (only supports version 1.0).
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/knlFOV_0.zip Racer_S FOV hack] (only supports version 1.0).
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = Use [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/knlFOV_0.zip Racer_S FOV hack] (only supports version 1.0).
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/knlFOV_0.zip Racer_S FOV hack] (only supports version 1.0).
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 16x [[MSAA]] and [[QCSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 16x [[MSAA]] and [[QCSAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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# Click on Options and enable '''Expert mode'''.
 
# Click on Options and enable '''Expert mode'''.
 
# Click on Edit and Add.
 
# Click on Edit and Add.
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# Set the '''Path''' to <code>{{p|game}}\kl2.exe</code>.
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# Set the '''Path''' to {{file|{{p|game}}\kl2.exe}}.
 
# Configure one of the following options.
 
# Configure one of the following options.
 
#* Disable '''Run in Window''' for fullscreen mode.
 
#* Disable '''Run in Window''' for fullscreen mode.
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = EFX. Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]] for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vENnMnUFZxA Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref>
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|eax support notes         = EFX. Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]] for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vENnMnUFZxA|title=Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio        = true
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Voice language cannot be changed to English without [https://steamcommunity.com/app/28000/discussions/0/613957600532997434/ this patcher].
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  |notes    = Voice language cannot be changed to English without [https://steamcommunity.com/app/28000/discussions/0/613957600532997434/ this patcher].<br>Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/905-kane-lynch-2-dog-days-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com release].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
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  |notes    = Fan translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/87_traducao-do-kane-lynch-2-dog-days-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.]
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  |notes    = Fan translation; [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2011/06/traducao-do-kane-lynch-2-dog-days-pc.html download.]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Issues fixed==
+
==Issues Unresolved==
−
===Secondary screens are blacked out===
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===Missing Film Grain===
−
{{ii}} The game uses a second window, making other screens appear black.
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{{--}} There are missing visual effects in the PC port, including the Noise Grain and other effects present on X360/PS3.
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Remove black window with DxWnd|ref=<ref name="dxwnd"/>|fix=
 
−
See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for instructions.
 
−
}}
 
  
−
===Crashes at Start-Up===
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===Can't turn off aim assist===
 +
{{--}} Despite there being an option in the settings to disable aim assist, it seems to have no effect whatsoever.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=The game tries to connect to a dead link depending on your region (kl2-pc-game-content.eidos.co.uk).|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/28000/discussions/0/1743357605567608491/#c1837937637883617076 Steam Community / General Discussions / can't get off title screen]</ref>|fix=
+
==Issues fixed==
−
#Open the hosts file as admin with notepad located in <code>C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc</code>.
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===Crashes at start-up===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=The game tries to connect to a dead domain|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/28000/discussions/0/1743357605567608491/#c1837937637883617076|title=Steam Community / General Discussions / can't get off title screen|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Go to {{file|{{p|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc|folder}}.
 +
#Open the {{file|hosts}} file in a text editor running as administrator.
 
#Add <code>127.0.0.1    kl2-pc-game-content.eidos.co.uk</code> to the bottom of the file.
 
#Add <code>127.0.0.1    kl2-pc-game-content.eidos.co.uk</code> to the bottom of the file.
 
#Save and close the file.
 
#Save and close the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable any anti-cheat tools like UAC that you have installed|ref=|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable any anti-cheat tools and [[User Account Control]]|ref=|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=AL Fix|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=OpenAL fix|fix=
 +
#Download an OpenAL fix or find the default two dll files ({{file|openAL.dll}} and {{file|wrap_oal.dll}}) from {{file|{{p|windir}}\system32|folder}} and paste them into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}
 +
}}
  
−
#You will need to download Open AL Fix for Kane and Lynch 2.
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===Secondary screens are blacked out===
−
#Or You can also find these two dll files from your Windows and paste them in specified folder.
+
{{ii}} The game uses a second window, making other screens appear black.
−
#<code>openAL.dll</code> and <code>wrap_oal.dll</code>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Remove black window with DxWnd|ref=<ref name="dxwnd"/>|fix=
−
#You will find them in <code>OS:/windows/system32</code>.
+
See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] for instructions.
−
# Now paste them where your Kane and Lynch 2 Dog Days is located.
 
−
#<code>OS:/Program Files (x86)/STEAM/Username/steamapps/common/kane & lynch 2 – dog days/</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Story Mode 42% crashes===
 
===Story Mode 42% crashes===
−
{{ii}} Game crashes in Story Mode on any chapter on any difficulty at exactly 42%.
+
{{ii}} Game crashes in story mode on any chapter on any difficulty at exactly 42%.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Lower the Texture Resolution from High to Medium
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{{Fixbox|description=Lower the texture resolution from high to medium.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  =  
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|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
−
|multiplayer notes=  
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|multiplayer notes= Multiplayer is not available on the GOG version.
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 00:31, 26 February 2024

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days cover
Developers
IO Interactive
Windows Nixxes Software
GOG.com General Arcade[1]
Publishers
Former Eidos Interactive
Square Enix
Engines
Glacier
Release dates
Windows August 17, 2010
Reception
Metacritic 66
IGDB 69
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Kane & Lynch
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days on HowLongToBeat
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days on IGDB
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days on MobyGames
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days on Wikipedia
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Kane & Lynch
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men 2007
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days 2010

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter game in the Kane & Lynch series.

The game was ported to PC by Nixxes Software. The game lacks multiple features found in console versions, such as Splitscreen Co-op, Visual Effects, in addition to bugs not present on the Console versions.

General information

Square Enix Forums - Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days section
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Publisher website
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 Kane & Lynch Collection also available.
Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Complete Edition. Multiplayer is not available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows

Version differences

The Complete Edition includes Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days and all DLC.
The Kane & Lynch Collection includes Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, and all DLC.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Alliance Weapon Pack
Windows
The Doggie Bag
Windows
Multiplayer Masks Pack
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IO Interactive\Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/28000/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\<user-id>\28000\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\Kane & Lynch 2 - Dog Days\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/28000/pfx/[Note 1]

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

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Racer_S FOV hack (only supports version 1.0).
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Use Racer_S FOV hack (only supports version 1.0).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 16x MSAA and QCSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

The game only runs in exclusive fullscreen mode by default (other screens will be blacked out).
Force windowed / remove black window[2]
  1. Download and run DxWnd.
  2. Click on Options and enable Expert mode.
  3. Click on Edit and Add.
  4. Set the Path to <path-to-game>\kl2.exe.
  5. Configure one of the following options.
    • Disable Run in Window for fullscreen mode.
    • Enable Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
    • Set Window initial position and size to the desired values.
  6. Go to the Tweaks tab.
  7. Add win:KillBlackWindows to the active tweaks.
  8. Click on OK, then File and Save.
  9. Start the game with DxWnd running.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output through OpenAL.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EFX. Use OpenAL Soft for binaural HRTF mixing.[3]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Voice language cannot be changed to English without this patcher.
Steam only; download for GOG.com release.
Italian
Polish
Retail only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation; download.
Russian
Follow this guide.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Console versions only
LAN play
12 Versus
Online play
12 Versus, Co-op

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues Unresolved

Missing Film Grain

There are missing visual effects in the PC port, including the Noise Grain and other effects present on X360/PS3.

Can't turn off aim assist

Despite there being an option in the settings to disable aim assist, it seems to have no effect whatsoever.

Issues fixed

Crashes at start-up

The game tries to connect to a dead domain[4]
  1. Go to %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc.
  2. Open the hosts file in a text editor running as administrator.
  3. Add 127.0.0.1 kl2-pc-game-content.eidos.co.uk to the bottom of the file.
  4. Save and close the file.
Disable any anti-cheat tools and User Account Control
OpenAL fix
  1. Download an OpenAL fix or find the default two dll files (openAL.dll and wrap_oal.dll) from %WINDIR%\system32 and paste them into <path-to-game>

Secondary screens are blacked out

The game uses a second window, making other screens appear black.
Remove black window with DxWnd[2]

See Windowed for instructions.

Story Mode 42% crashes

Game crashes in story mode on any chapter on any difficulty at exactly 42%.
Lower the texture resolution from high to medium.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL
Multiplayer Steamworks Multiplayer is not available on the GOG version.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 2000 SP4, XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel 3.0 GHz
AMD 2.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
2 GB (Vista)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7800
ATI Radeon X1800
512 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References