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{{distinguish|Cyberia 2: Resurrection}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = syberia2-cover.jpg
 
|cover        = syberia2-cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microïds}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microids}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Tetraedge|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4|Steam}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtools}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtools}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Tetraedge|OS X}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|ScummVM|Zoom Platform}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 30, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 30, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 11, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 11, 2014}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 5, 2023|wrapper=ScummVM}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|syberia-ii|80}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Relaxed }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Eastern Europe}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Syberia }}
 
|steam appid  = 46510
 
|steam appid  = 46510
 +
|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658849
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658849
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= https://www.microids.com/game-syberia-2/
 +
|hltb        = 9522
 +
|igdb        = syberia-ii
 +
|lutris      = syberia-2
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 12892
 
|wikipedia    = Syberia II
 
|wikipedia    = Syberia II
 
|winehq      = 3239
 
|winehq      = 3239
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Syberia}}
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 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.syberia.microids.com/EN/ Official Website]
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658849|syberia_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658849|syberia_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/46510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/46510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00895ASFA | unknown | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00895ASFA | unknown | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | syberia-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2291-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2291-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | syberia_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | syberia_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id935302331 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id935302331 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9N23P0LCGVP8 | Microsoft Store|  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9N23P0LCGVP8 | Microsoft Store|  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin| syberia/syberia-2/standard-edition | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 46510 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 46510 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | syberia-2 | DRM-free | Tetraedge version pre-packaged with [[ScummVM]]; Virtools engine version available as extra. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin| syberia/syberia-2/standard-edition | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{++}} The GOG.com version of the game also includes bonus content.
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{{++}} The GOG.com and Zoom Platform versions of the game also include bonus content.
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace {{file|CI_PreIntro.bik}} and {{file|Intro_Microids.bik}} with the blank video file|ref=<ref name="Fiery_soul">{{Refcheck|user=Fiery_soul|date=2024-02-04}}</ref>|fix=
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# Create a new text file.
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# Open it and save it as {{file|CI_PreIntro.bik}} and {{file|Intro_Microids.bik}}.
 +
# Copy the saved files to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}, confirming the replacements.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Make sure the saved files are not in text format.}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Syberia 2 Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Syberia 2 Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia2.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia 2/options.xml}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia2.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia 2/options.xml}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Syberia 2 Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Syberia 2 Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia2.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia 2/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia2.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia 2/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 = unknown
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|origin                   = false
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             = unknown
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|xbox cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|syberia2-settings.jpg|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|syberia2-settings.jpg|General settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]. Work in Windows 10. Also 1080p and 1440p.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. To disable, force off via video driver.
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
−
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = limited
−
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = See [[#Irregular_game_speed_and_desynchronized_sound|Irregular game speed and desynchronized sound]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Create a .ini file|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/syberia_series/syberia_1_in_window_mode/post3 Syberia 1 in window mode ?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Create a .ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/syberia_series/syberia_1_in_window_mode/post3|title=Syberia 1 in window mode ?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Create a file named <code>player.ini</code> in the installation folder with the following content:<pre>0 BaseCMO.cmo</pre>
 
# Create a file named <code>player.ini</code> in the installation folder with the following content:<pre>0 BaseCMO.cmo</pre>
 
# Save the file
 
# Save the file
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{{ii}} (0=windowed mode, 1=full-screen mode)}}
 
{{ii}} (0=windowed mode, 1=full-screen mode)}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]===
−
{{Input settings
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{{Fixbox|description=Possible with [[DgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo2]].|fix=
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# First (game support only 4:3 resolution) create a custom 2160p 4:3 resolution (2880x2160) in nVidia/AMD/Intel panel. Optional change aspect ratio 1:1 scaling in nVidia/AMD/Intel panel.
 +
# Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive.
 +
# Copy <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> to game folder.
 +
# Open the <code>MS\x86</code> folder and copy all files to game folder.
 +
# Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> in game folder and set DirectX resolution (2880x2160).
 +
# Unmark DirectX dgVoodoo Watermark
 +
# Run game}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound and music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound and music.
−
|surround sound          = false
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|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = 5.1 Supported
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail [https://github.com/hornster02/Syberia_2-2004-CZ link #1] [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2679798424 link #2] or fan dubbing [https://fenixprodabing.cz/projekt/syberia-2 link #3]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Official translation by «Logrus». Retail and Origin-version available. Patch for other digital versions [https://www.playground.ru/syberia_2/file/rusifikator_teksta_i_zvuka_dlya_syberia_2_ot_1s_dorabotannyj-1075385 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Official translation by «Logrus». Retail and Origin-version available.
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  |notes    = Unofficial translation by «Fargus». Attached as a bonus to the GOG.com version.
−
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Russian
+
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Unofficial translation by «Fagus». Attached as a bonus to the GOG.com version.
+
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://yamatr.com/syberia-2-turkce-yama/ Why Not Çeviri].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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====Missable Youkol relic====
 
====Missable Youkol relic====
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{{ii}} The monastery library's secret compartment and related window permanently close if one leaves the area without having taken the Youkol relic. The game prevents the player from re-lighting the necessary candles, and the item is required in order to progress. Thus, the only solution is to load an earlier save file.
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{{ii}} The monastery library's secret compartment and related window permanently close if one leaves the monastery without having taken the Youkol relic. The game prevents the player from re-lighting the necessary candles, and the item is required in order to progress. Thus, the only solution is to load an earlier save file.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Irregular game speed and unsychronized sound===
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===Irregular game speed and desynchronized sound===
−
{{ii}} Certain animations, such as mouth movement, are tied to frame rate. Consequently, at high frame rates, animations appear erratic and sound may become unsychronized.
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{{ii}} Certain animations, such as mouth movement, are tied to frame rate. Consequently, at high frame rates, animations appear erratic and sound may become desynchronized.
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate to 60 fps|fix=
−
* [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force vertical sync .28Vsync.29|Force Vsync externally]].
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* Select a 60 Hz screen mode or use a [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|frame-rate-capping method]].
−
* Alternatively, use a [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|frame-rate-capping method]].
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* On Windows 10, use D3D8to9 and set monitor on 60 Hz.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Vsync (Always on) not working on Windows 10===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
 +
# Copy <code>D3D8.DLL</code> from the folder to the game install directory.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} The game has a tendency to switch to a black screen after the cutscene in which the general store owner pulls down the ladder leading to the attic, at which point the player is unable to progress.
 
{{ii}} The game has a tendency to switch to a black screen after the cutscene in which the general store owner pulls down the ladder leading to the attic, at which point the player is unable to progress.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Restart the game|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/46510/discussions/0/359547436750232821/ Attic - Syberia 2 General Discussions - Steam]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Restart the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/46510/discussions/0/359547436750232821/|title=Attic - Syberia 2 General Discussions - Steam|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Restart the game.
 
# Restart the game.
 
# Load a save made prior to the cutscene.
 
# Load a save made prior to the cutscene.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Skip the cutscene|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/syberia_series/black_screen_when_going_for_clothes_in_attic_s2 black screen when going for clothes in attic (S2) - Community Discussions - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Skip the cutscene|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/syberia_series/black_screen_when_going_for_clothes_in_attic_s2|title=black screen when going for clothes in attic (S2) - Community Discussions - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
  
 
* During the ladder-pull-down cutscene, press {{key|esc}} multiple times in order to skip to the next scene.
 
* During the ladder-pull-down cutscene, press {{key|esc}} multiple times in order to skip to the next scene.
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
+
|direct3d versions      = 8.1, 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|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  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 +
===Steam===
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 +
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 10
 +
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minHD    = 1.5 GB
 +
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 +
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Disc Version===
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
 
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
 
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
−
|minCPU  = Pentium II 350 MHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 350 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minHD    = 400 MB
 
|minHD    = 400 MB
−
|minGPU  = 16 MB graphics card
+
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minDX    = 8.1
−
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Latest revision as of 09:37, 26 April 2024

Not to be confused with Cyberia 2: Resurrection.

Syberia II
Syberia II cover
Developers
Microids
macOS (OS X) Tetraedge
Publishers
Anuman Interactive
Russia 1C Company
Digital Microids
Engines
Virtools
OS X Tetraedge
Zoom Platform ScummVM
Release dates
Windows March 30, 2004
macOS (OS X) December 11, 2014
Linux (ScummVM) September 5, 2023
Reception
Metacritic 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Relaxed
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Point and select
Genres Adventure
Art styles Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Eastern Europe
Series Syberia
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Syberia II on HowLongToBeat
Syberia II on IGDB
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Syberia II on Wikipedia
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Syberia
Syberia 2002
Syberia II 2004
Syberia 3 2017
Syberia: The World Before 2022

Syberia II is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure game in the Syberia series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]
Windows
Amazon.com
DRM details are not known
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
 Tetraedge version pre-packaged with ScummVM; Virtools engine version available as extra.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
The GOG.com and Zoom Platform versions of the game also include bonus content.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Replace CI_PreIntro.bik and Intro_Microids.bik with the blank video file[3]
  1. Create a new text file.
  2. Open it and save it as CI_PreIntro.bik and Intro_Microids.bik.
  3. Copy the saved files to <path-to-game>\Video, confirming the replacements.

Notes

Make sure the saved files are not in text format.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Syberia 2 Saves\
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia2.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia 2/options.xml
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46510/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Syberia 2 Saves\
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia2.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia 2/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46510/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud
ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Other resolutions can be forced with dgVoodoo2. Widescreen hack is impossible due to the game using pre-rendered backgrounds.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
See 4K Ultra HD. Work in Windows 10. Also 1080p and 1440p.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Can be forced with dgVoodoo2. May cause graphical glitches with 2D elements like menus, sprites, backgrounds, etc.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
See Irregular game speed and desynchronized sound.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Create a .ini file[4]
  1. Create a file named player.ini in the installation folder with the following content:
    0 BaseCMO.cmo
  2. Save the file
  3. Start the game.

Notes

(0=windowed mode, 1=full-screen mode)

4K Ultra HD

Possible with dgVoodoo2.
  1. First (game support only 4:3 resolution) create a custom 2160p 4:3 resolution (2880x2160) in nVidia/AMD/Intel panel. Optional change aspect ratio 1:1 scaling in nVidia/AMD/Intel panel.
  2. Download the latest version of dgVoodoo 2 and extract the archive.
  3. Copy dgVoodooCpl.exe to game folder.
  4. Open the MS\x86 folder and copy all files to game folder.
  5. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe in game folder and set DirectX resolution (2880x2160).
  6. Unmark DirectX dgVoodoo Watermark
  7. Run game

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
Sound and music.
Surround sound
5.1 Supported
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Retail link #1 link #2 or fan dubbing link #3
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Windows only.
Polish
Windows only.
Russian
Official translation by «Logrus». Retail and Origin-version available. Patch for other digital versions here.
Russian
Unofficial translation by «Fargus». Attached as a bonus to the GOG.com version.
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation, Why Not Çeviri.

Issues unresolved

Minor spoiler ahead.

Missable Youkol relic

The monastery library's secret compartment and related window permanently close if one leaves the monastery without having taken the Youkol relic. The game prevents the player from re-lighting the necessary candles, and the item is required in order to progress. Thus, the only solution is to load an earlier save file.

Issues fixed

Irregular game speed and desynchronized sound

Certain animations, such as mouth movement, are tied to frame rate. Consequently, at high frame rates, animations appear erratic and sound may become desynchronized.
Limit frame rate to 60 fps

Vsync (Always on) not working on Windows 10
  1. Download the d3d8to9.
  2. Copy D3D8.DLL from the folder to the game install directory.

Black screen in the general store

The game has a tendency to switch to a black screen after the cutscene in which the general store owner pulls down the ladder leading to the attic, at which point the player is unable to progress.
Restart the game[5]
  1. Restart the game.
  2. Load a save made prior to the cutscene.
  3. Trigger the cutscene again.
Skip the cutscene[6]
  • During the ladder-pull-down cutscene, press Esc multiple times in order to skip to the next scene.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1, 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

System requirements

Steam

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 10
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible

Disc Version

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 350 MHz Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 8.1 compatible
Other 16X DVD-ROM 24X DVD-ROM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Mac
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT
Intel HD Graphics
128 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References