Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Key points
- Non-Steam versions may crash on launch on Windows Vista and later; for a workaround see game crashes on launch (non-Steam versions).
Template:+- Non-Steam versions runs on Windows 10 (including 64-bit) with unlocked DEP only. To unlock DEP follow these steps: go to Windows explorer > right-click on This PC > Properties > Advanced system settings > Settings... (Perfomance) > Data Executable Prevention > enable Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select: > Add... > search for mc2.exe > Open > Apply > OK
- Official online multiplayer no longer works due to GameSpy services being shut down. Multiplayer modes can still be played through OpenSpy.
- Despite supporting uncapped framerate, much of the game's logic was designed around 30FPS.[1]
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Official site
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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SecuROM DRM |
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Steam (unavailable) |
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Not available since Feb 12, 2018.[2]
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename intro videos
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\video\
- Delete or rename
mc2intro.bik , rockstar.bik , and sdlogo.bik .
Notes
- The copyright screen will still be shown.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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options.cfg
contains general settings.
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keyboard_only.map
contains keyboard settings.
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mouse.map
contains mouse settings.
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default.cfg
contains default settings and does not need to be edited.
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Force windowed or borderless
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- Download and run DxWnd.
- Click on Edit, then Add.
- Set the Path to
<path-to-game>\Midnight Club 2\mc2.exe .
- Set Do not notify on task switch.
- Set the desired window position and size.
- Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
- Click OK, then File and Save.
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Input settings
Template:Input settings
- By default, can't use axes as buttons (e.g. Xbox 360 Controller triggers).
- Force feedback emulation can also be enabled for XInput controllers.
Fix button assignment[citation needed]
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- Download and run XInput Plus.
- Set the "Target Program" to mc2.exe.
- Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output".
- Assign LT/RT to Sliders 1/2.
- Click Apply, this will install DLL files in the installation folder.
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Alternatively there is a fixed configuration here.[citation needed]
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Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Issues fixed
Game crashes on launch (non-Steam versions)
- Non-Steam versions may crash on launch on Windows Vista and later.
- Steam version has been patched for compatibility with modern versions of Windows (despite the warning on the Steam store page).[3]
"Failed to connect to GameSpy server" error
- The GameSpy master server has been shut down. Use OpenSpy as an alternative.
- Note that recently openspy.org stopped working, so you'll need to replace .org with .net or use the updated .exe linked here.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz or AMD Duron 1.2 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 AMD Athlon XP |
System memory (RAM) |
128 MB |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1.4 GB |
1.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce2 ATI Radeon 8500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible
| Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 9000 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
References