Difference between revisions of "Natural Selection 2"
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− | Natural Selection 2 is the sequel to the [[Half-Life]] mod [[Natural Selection]] | + | Natural Selection 2 is an award winning multiplayer RTS FPS hybrid, and the commercial sequel to the [[Half-Life]] mod [[Natural Selection]]. The game is currently in private-beta development by [[Unknown Worlds Entertainment]], with the first official 'release' currently scheduled for Summer 2012. |
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==Beta Access== | ==Beta Access== | ||
− | Buying the game from [http://www.naturalselection2.com/buy the official site] will allow you to download, update and play the beta from [[Steam]]. The beta has an active online community and regular updates | + | Buying the game from [http://www.naturalselection2.com/buy the official site] will allow you to download, update and play the beta from [[Steam]]. The beta has an active online community and regular updates. |
==Performance Issues== | ==Performance Issues== | ||
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**Lower your resolution. | **Lower your resolution. | ||
**Play Fullscreen.''<br /><br /> | **Play Fullscreen.''<br /><br /> | ||
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==Command Console Tweaks== | ==Command Console Tweaks== |
Revision as of 14:50, 24 February 2012
Template:Infobox Natural Selection 2 is an award winning multiplayer RTS FPS hybrid, and the commercial sequel to the Half-Life mod Natural Selection. The game is currently in private-beta development by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, with the first official 'release' currently scheduled for Summer 2012.
Beta Access
Buying the game from the official site will allow you to download, update and play the beta from Steam. The beta has an active online community and regular updates.
Performance Issues
Note: As of Beta 195, the game is not performance-optimized for less powerful computers. If you can't get the game running at a decent FPS, you'll either have to wait for the game to get further in development, or upgrade your computer.
- Some steps you could try:
- Lower the visual settings from High to Medium. Medium to Low has a minor effect.
- Lower your resolution.
- Play Fullscreen.
Command Console Tweaks
Alternatively, in the console you can toggle these commands to disable graphical effects such as bloom, atmospherics, etc).
Command | Notes |
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r_bloom false |
Disables bloom effect. |
r_atmospherics false |
Disables atmospheric lighting. |
r_shadows false |
Disables shadow rendering. |
r_flash false |
Disables flash GUI. |
r_aa true |
Enables FXAA (Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing). |