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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, Survival horror }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Survival horror, TPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror, Sci-fi, Space }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror, Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead Space }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead Space }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B004JHYZKQ | Origin | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B004JHYZKQ | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dead-space-2-1467b0 | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dead-space-2-1467b0 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NZ90QLG3H0V | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space/dead-space-2 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br/>[https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-2/ Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space/dead-space-2 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br/>[https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-2/ Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 47780 | Steam | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}.<br /> EA account sign-in can be skipped in the Steam version for singleplayer but is still required for multiplayer. | Origin | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 47780 | Steam | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}.<br /> EA account sign-in can be skipped in the Steam version for singleplayer but is still required for multiplayer. | Origin | Windows }} | ||
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{{--}} The Dead Space 2: Severed story and Outbreak multiplayer maps package DLC are not available on the PC.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Dead_Space_2:_Severed|title=Dead Space 2: Severed - Dead Space Wiki|date=2019-04-01|snippet=Dead Space 2: Severed is a two-chapter downloadable content pack for Dead Space 2. The game takes place on Titan Station and follows the story of Gabe Weller and Lexine Weller. The DLC was released on March 1 in the U.S. and March 2 in Europe on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network for 560 Microsoft points (Now $6.99) and $6.99/€5.40 respectively.}}</ref> | {{--}} The Dead Space 2: Severed story and Outbreak multiplayer maps package DLC are not available on the PC.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Dead_Space_2:_Severed|title=Dead Space 2: Severed - Dead Space Wiki|date=2019-04-01|snippet=Dead Space 2: Severed is a two-chapter downloadable content pack for Dead Space 2. The game takes place on Titan Station and follows the story of Gabe Weller and Lexine Weller. The DLC was released on March 1 in the U.S. and March 2 in Europe on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network for 560 Microsoft points (Now $6.99) and $6.99/€5.40 respectively.}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Use [[DXVK]] to run the game on Vulkan=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Using DXVK to fix potential issues|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the latest [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases DXVK release]. | ||
| + | # Copy {{file|d3d9.dll}} from {{folder|x32}}. | ||
| + | # Paste {{file|d3d9.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{++}} May improve performance (such as stuttering). | ||
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| + | ===4 GB patch=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Patch to use 4 GB RAM instead of only 2GB in 64 bits Windows|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Download and run either: [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4GB Patch] or [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware Tool] | ||
| + | # Apply the patch to {{file|deadspace2.exe}}. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{++}} May improve performance (such as stuttering) and prevent crashing on CPU's with more than ten cores. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires a 64-bit Windows version. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{ii}} 20 save slots available. | {{ii}} 20 save slots available. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. | |antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|dualshock 4 notes = Only works if Steam Input is enabled. Requires mod for DualShock button prompts, Xbox prompts will be displayed otherwise. | |dualshock 4 notes = Only works if Steam Input is enabled. Requires mod for DualShock button prompts, Xbox prompts will be displayed otherwise. | ||
|dualshock prompts = hackable | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = [https://www.nexusmods.com/deadspace2/mods/62 | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use the [https://www.nexusmods.com/deadspace2/mods/62 PlayStation DualShock Button Layout TexMod]. Requires [https://gamebanana.com/tools/6973 TexMod]. |
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
| − | |simultaneous input notes = Rapidly changes button prompts | + | |simultaneous input notes = Rapidly changes button prompts. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = [https://dl.3dmgame.com/patch/12285.html Fan translation], [https://dl1.qwp365.cn/CHS/3DMGAME_Dead_space_CHS_v2.0.1.rar donwload] | + | |notes = [https://dl.3dmgame.com/patch/12285.html Fan translation], [https://dl1.qwp365.cn/CHS/3DMGAME_Dead_space_CHS_v2.0.1.rar donwload]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/840-traducao-dead-space-2-pt-br/ download (GGames)] | + | |notes = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/840-traducao-dead-space-2-pt-br/ download (GGames)]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| − | |online play notes = 4v4.<br> | + | |online play notes = 4v4.<br>Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/a-h|title=Online Services Shutdown - A-H|date=2023-06-10|snippet=December 8, 2023<br>Dead Space 2 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Nvidia 3D Vision|Nvidia 3D Vision]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Nvidia 3D Vision|Nvidia 3D Vision]]=== | ||
{{ii}} Dead Space 2 has mediocre Nvidia 3D Vision support out of the box. | {{ii}} Dead Space 2 has mediocre Nvidia 3D Vision support out of the box. | ||
| − | {{++}} It has however been modded by HeliX to the point where it can be considered a 3D Vision showcase game | + | {{++}} It has however been modded by HeliX to the point where it can be considered a 3D Vision showcase game, it can be played with any convergence and depth. |
{{Fixbox|description=Use Helix Mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Helix Mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Install [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/dead-space-2-3d-vision-fix.html Dead Space 2 3D Vision Fix]. | # Install [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/dead-space-2-3d-vision-fix.html Dead Space 2 3D Vision Fix]. | ||
| − | # If | + | # If playing through Steam or Origin, disable the overlay. |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Game crashes on CPU's with more than ten cores=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a Custom DxWrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1819272446|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix for game crashing at startup with modern processors (> 10 cores)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2023-05-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
| + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2995-dead-space-2-custom-dxwrapper/ Dead Space 2 Custom DxWrapper]. | ||
| + | # Unzip the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} next to {{file|deadspace2.exe}}. | ||
| − | + | '''Notes''' | |
| − | + | {{ii}} Some users with newer Intel CPUs (those with a mixture of performance and efficiency cores) are experiencing shadow flickering issues with this fix. | |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadSpace/comments/y3kxrl/comment/isizz2d|title=Does anyone know how to fix this texture flickering in Dead Space 2? (specs in comments)|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>|collapsed=yes|fix= | |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core | ||
# Download the [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install Windows ADK]. | # Download the [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install Windows ADK]. | ||
# During installation, it gives the option to select multiple tools; the only one needed is ''Compatibility Administrator''. | # During installation, it gives the option to select multiple tools; the only one needed is ''Compatibility Administrator''. | ||
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# Select File > Install. Now the fix will automatically be applied whenever the game is launched. | # Select File > Install. Now the fix will automatically be applied whenever the game is launched. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|1=WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" %command%}} [[command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/issues/5927|title=Certain Games will not launch via Proton If you have a high CPU Thread Count but will on native Windows|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Only applicable to Linux users, since it depends on functionality present in the proton compatibility layer. |
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| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{ | + | |
| − | {{ii}} | + | ===Stuttering=== |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Use DXVK to run the game on Vulkan|Essential improvements]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}}} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually lock the game to using only a certain amount of threads|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}|collapsed=yes|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} When using VSync, the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only (typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerate dips on some systems while traversing through the map. | ||
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| + | # Making affinity changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until exiting the game): | ||
| + | # Edit the preferred shortcut for launching the game (desktop and/or start menu). | ||
| + | # In the target field, set the following (just put the default contents in double quotes and prepend cmd.exe /C ...): | ||
| + | * For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "{{p|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | * For a 4/8 and 8/8 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fe "{{p|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | * For a 6/6 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 3e "{{p|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | * For a 6/12 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 7fe "{{p|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | * For a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fffe "{{p|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | # Verify correct affinity by launching the game and checking affinity in task manager (see beginning). | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} To be used in Steam launch options, to launch the game directly from Steam, it must be a little different: | ||
| + | * Ex. for a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher {{code|C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity FFFE "{{p|game}}\deadspace2.exe" %command%}} | ||
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{{ii}} The game has negative mouse acceleration and a sensitivity that is dependent on the frame rate, which leads to inconsistent movement when the performance is not stable. Horizontal sensitivity is also much higher than vertical sensitivity. | {{ii}} The game has negative mouse acceleration and a sensitivity that is dependent on the frame rate, which leads to inconsistent movement when the performance is not stable. Horizontal sensitivity is also much higher than vertical sensitivity. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/976-dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix]|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01 | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/976-dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix]|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01}}|fix= |
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
{{++}} Fixes mouse issues by adding raw mouse input. | {{++}} Fixes mouse issues by adding raw mouse input. | ||
{{--}} Does not work properly in the zero-g areas. | {{--}} Does not work properly in the zero-g areas. | ||
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{{ii}} Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small at higher resolutions. | {{ii}} Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small at higher resolutions. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=18898 Cheat Engine table]|ref=| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=18898 Cheat Engine table]|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}}} |
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| − | + | ===No suit unlocked for higher difficulty completion=== | |
| − | + | {{ii}} Upon completing the game on higher difficulties, Soldier Suit<sup>(Hardcore)</sup> and Arctic Security Suit<sup>(Zealot)</sup> should be unlocked. These do not unlock unless the game is completed in a single playthrough. | |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Save game editor|Save game editor]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}}} | |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually edit gamefiles to unlock suits||ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029032110/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1771548&page=2#post21387422|title=Your rewards for Zealot and Hard Core are HERE - Steam Users' Forums|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|collapsed=yes|fix= | |
| − | + | # Navigate to {{folder|{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\}}. | |
| − | + | # Edit {{file|settings.txt}}. | |
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| − | # Edit | ||
# Look for the lines containing <code>Controls.AcL.X</code> and <code>Controls.AcL.Y</code>, which dictate achievement progress. | # Look for the lines containing <code>Controls.AcL.X</code> and <code>Controls.AcL.Y</code>, which dictate achievement progress. | ||
# These values are shown in hexadecimal. Temporarily convert them into binary (a string of length 32 containing 1s and 0s) to start working on them. | # These values are shown in hexadecimal. Temporarily convert them into binary (a string of length 32 containing 1s and 0s) to start working on them. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{ii}} This fix can also be used to unlock Hardcore difficulty early without beating the game once prior, by modifying <code>Controls.AcL.X</code>. | {{ii}} This fix can also be used to unlock Hardcore difficulty early without beating the game once prior, by modifying <code>Controls.AcL.X</code>. | ||
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{{--}} Buying the Zealot Suit DLC would cause the Elite Security Suit to disappear from the safe (cannot retain both suits together). | {{--}} Buying the Zealot Suit DLC would cause the Elite Security Suit to disappear from the safe (cannot retain both suits together). | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Save game editor|Save game editor]] to fix|ref=| | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Save game editor|Save game editor]] to fix|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}}} |
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===Cannot respec power nodes at the bench=== | ===Cannot respec power nodes at the bench=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/montoner0/DS2RespecKeyFix Dead Space 2 Respec Key Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193145892|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Respec button bug workaround|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/montoner0/DS2RespecKeyFix Dead Space 2 Respec Key Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193145892|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Respec button bug workaround|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Ensure that the game is not running during this procedure otherwise it won't work. | {{ii}} Ensure that the game is not running during this procedure otherwise it won't work. | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|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 = | + | |macos arm app = |
|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 = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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===Activation limits=== | ===Activation limits=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} EA limits | + | {{ii}} EA limits the game to being authorized on a maximum of five computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before it can be played. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.overclock.net/t/923718/warning-dead-space-2-drm-install-limit/70|title=WARNING: Dead Space 2 DRM Install limit - Page 8|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{ii}} To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet. | {{ii}} To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Digital_rights_management_(DRM)#Solidshield|Solidshield]]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Digital_rights_management_(DRM)#Solidshield|Solidshield]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}}} |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=De-authorize game (Windows Vista and Windows 7)|ref=<ref name="ds2deauthorize"> | + | |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=De-authorize game (Windows Vista and Windows 7)|ref=<ref name="ds2deauthorize">{{Refurl|url=http://archive.is/FidKq|title=Dead Space 2 - Deauthorizing Dead Space 2 on PC|date=2024-05-22}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar. | # Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar. | ||
# Select All Programs. | # Select All Programs. | ||
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# Click on Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine. | # Click on Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=De-authorize game (Windows XP)|ref=<ref name="ds2deauthorize"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=De-authorize game (Windows XP)|ref=<ref name="ds2deauthorize"/>|fix= | ||
# Click on the Start menu on the Windows Taskbar. | # Click on the Start menu on the Windows Taskbar. | ||
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# Click on the Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine option. | # Click on the Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine option. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall the game|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01| | + | |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall the game|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01}}}} | ||
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| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | ===Conduit rooms not accessible=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} There are four special rooms in the game that are unlocked by completing the Dead Space Ignition tie-in, which is not available for Windows.<ref>[https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Conduit_rooms Conduit rooms | Dead Space Wiki | Fandom]</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} In order to make this workaround effective, the game must have been beaten at least once.{{cn|date=2022-12-01}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} If need to install any fanmade translation patchs which modify <code>DS2DAT3.DAT</code> packed file, replace before installing localization. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use unlocker|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619104018/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1812570|title=Unlocked conduit rooms in DS2 PC version? Hell Yeah!! - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)|date=2024-05-22}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2340-dead-space-2-conduit-rooms-unlocker/ Dead Space 2 Conduit Rooms Unlocker]. | ||
| + | # Extract the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Run {{file|DS2Patcher.bat}} to apply the fix. | ||
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| + | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
| + | ===Weapons and suits unlocked at start=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} In the latest versions DLC items are available for free in the shop, negating the need to find schematics. Either ignore them, or buy all and store in safe. The methods below remove them entirely. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Downgrade the game to remove the DLC|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Make a backup of {{file|deadspace2.exe}}. | ||
| + | # For Steam/Origin: turn automatic game updates off. | ||
| + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2996-dead-space-2-retail-version-10/ Dead Space Retail EXE]. | ||
| + | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Reset the keybindings to default. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{--}} Not compatible with Widescreen Fixer. | ||
| + | {{ii}} If experiencing "Solar Array Elevator Glitch", just exit to main menu and then hit continue. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Save game editor=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} It's a tool that allows players to modify their save data. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Download it on [https://github.com/r3sus/Dead-Space-2-PC-Save-Editor/tree/master/download GitHub]|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-22}}|fix= | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. | ||
| + | {{++}} Can unlock access to items in the PC version that were previously exclusive to the console versions, which are the Hacker Suit and Hacker Contact Beam (required a save file from Dead Space: Ignition, which is not on PC), the Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun (exclusive to Collector's Edition owners), Rivet Gun (Pre-order bonus).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-03}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:54, 22 May 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Visceral Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Visceral Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 25, 2011 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 87 |
| IGDB | 90 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | Time-limited |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter, Survival horror, TPS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Horror, Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Dead Space |
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| Dead Space | |
|---|---|
| Dead Space | 2008 |
| Dead Space 2 | 2011 |
| Dead Space 3 | 2013 |
| Dead Space (2023) | 2023 |
Dead Space 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, shooter, survival horror and TPS game in the Dead Space series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Released on 2 DVDs. TAGES Solidshield v2.0.3.0 DRM. All retail versions require signing into an EA account in-game. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account. |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Epic Games Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |
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| Origin | |
Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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| Steam | |
Included with EA Play (Steam). TAGES Solidshield DRM. EA account sign-in can be skipped in the Steam version for singleplayer but is still required for multiplayer. |
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 (unavailable) |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
[1] | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
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- All digital versions activate on Origin.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cross-game bonus | A savefile from Dead Space 1 unlocks the Refurbished Plasma Cutter. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | |
| Martial Law Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | |
| Supernova Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | |
| Collector's Edition | Includes: Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun.[Note 1] | |
| Ignition Rewards | Reward for completing console exclusive Dead Space - Ignition. Can be unofficially unlocked on PC, see Conduit rooms not accessible. | |
| Refurbished Plasma Cutter | Reward for having a Dead Space save file. | |
| Preorder bonus | Allows to use Rivet Gun both in singleplayer or multiplayer. Unavailable to purchase. Was a bonus for preordering at GameStop. | |
- The Dead Space 2: Severed story and Outbreak multiplayer maps package DLC are not available on the PC.[2]
Essential improvements
Use DXVK to run the game on Vulkan
| Using DXVK to fix potential issues[citation needed] |
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Notes
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4 GB patch
| Patch to use 4 GB RAM instead of only 2GB in 64 bits Windows[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\EA Games\Dead Space 2\settings.txt |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA Games\Dead Space 2\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 20 save slots available.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Origin | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Visuals settings.
Custom Render Settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | [3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See Subtitles too small at high resolutions. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use Widescreen Fixer. Changing FOV inhibits selecting things in menus. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off toggle. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | In-game Vsync limits frame rate to 30 FPS for all refresh rates.[4] See the glossary page for proper Vsync. |
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| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Very high frame rate potentially causes problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.[citation needed] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Unable to assign "Aim Mode (Toggle)" function to any mouse button. | |
| Mouse acceleration | See Raw mouse input fix to disable negative mouse acceleration. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | See Raw mouse input fix to fix multiple issues. | |
| 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 |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Only works if Steam Input is enabled. Requires mod for DualShock button prompts, Xbox prompts will be displayed otherwise. | |
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| PlayStation button prompts | Use the PlayStation DualShock Button Layout TexMod. Requires TexMod. | |
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Rapidly changes button prompts. |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Up to 5.0 output.[5] | |
| Subtitles | See Subtitles too small at high resolutions. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, donwload. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (GGames). | |||
| Russian | Fan dubbing by CGInfo is available here. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Ukrainian | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 8 | Versus 4v4. Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023.[6] |
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| Nvidia 3D Vision | Very poor native support; see Nvidia 3D Vision to fix. | ||
| vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
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| Devices | |||
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| 3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision
- Dead Space 2 has mediocre Nvidia 3D Vision support out of the box.
- It has however been modded by HeliX to the point where it can be considered a 3D Vision showcase game, it can be played with any convergence and depth.
| Use Helix Mod[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
Game crashes on CPU's with more than ten cores
| Use a Custom DxWrapper[7][8] |
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Notes
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| Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core[9] |
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Use the WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" %command% command line argument[10]
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Notes
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Stuttering
| See Essential improvements[citation needed] |
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| Manually lock the game to using only a certain amount of threads[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity
- The game has negative mouse acceleration and a sensitivity that is dependent on the frame rate, which leads to inconsistent movement when the performance is not stable. Horizontal sensitivity is also much higher than vertical sensitivity.
| Use Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Subtitles too small at high resolutions
- Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small at higher resolutions.
| Use Cheat Engine table[citation needed] |
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No suit unlocked for higher difficulty completion
- Upon completing the game on higher difficulties, Soldier Suit(Hardcore) and Arctic Security Suit(Zealot) should be unlocked. These do not unlock unless the game is completed in a single playthrough.
| Use Save game editor[citation needed] |
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| Manually edit gamefiles to unlock suits[11] |
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Notes
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Elite Security Suit disappears
- Buying the Zealot Suit DLC would cause the Elite Security Suit to disappear from the safe (cannot retain both suits together).
| See Save game editor to fix[citation needed] |
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Cannot respec power nodes at the bench
- If the R key binding gets changed to something else, it can break the ability to use respec in chapter seven. This tool fixes this problem by allowing to assign another key instead.
| Use Dead Space 2 Respec Key Fix[12] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | RwAudioCore | [5] |
Activation limits
- EA limits the game to being authorized on a maximum of five computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before it can be played. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.[13]
- To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet.
| See Solidshield[citation needed] |
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| De-authorize game (Windows Vista and Windows 7)[14] |
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| De-authorize game (Windows XP)[14] |
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| Uninstall the game[citation needed] |
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Modifications
Conduit rooms not accessible
- There are four special rooms in the game that are unlocked by completing the Dead Space Ignition tie-in, which is not available for Windows.[15]
- In order to make this workaround effective, the game must have been beaten at least once.[citation needed]
- If need to install any fanmade translation patchs which modify
DS2DAT3.DATpacked file, replace before installing localization.
| Use unlocker[16] |
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Miscellaneous
Weapons and suits unlocked at start
- In the latest versions DLC items are available for free in the shop, negating the need to find schematics. Either ignore them, or buy all and store in safe. The methods below remove them entirely.
| Downgrade the game to remove the DLC[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Save game editor
- It's a tool that allows players to modify their save data.
| Download it on GitHub[citation needed] |
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Notes
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ Redeem by entering online activation code in game.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (47780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Dead Space 2: Severed - Dead Space Wiki - last accessed on 2019-04-01
- "Dead Space 2: Severed is a two-chapter downloadable content pack for Dead Space 2. The game takes place on Titan Station and follows the story of Gabe Weller and Lexine Weller. The DLC was released on March 1 in the U.S. and March 2 in Europe on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network for 560 Microsoft points (Now $6.99) and $6.99/€5.40 respectively."
- ↑ Dead Space 2 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown - A-H - last accessed on 2023-06-10
- "December 8, 2023
Dead Space 2 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360"
- "December 8, 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix for game crashing at startup with modern processors (> 10 cores) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2023-05-29
- ↑ Does anyone know how to fix this texture flickering in Dead Space 2? (specs in comments) - last accessed on 2022-12-14
- ↑ Certain Games will not launch via Proton If you have a high CPU Thread Count but will on native Windows - last accessed on 2022-12-14
- ↑ Your rewards for Zealot and Hard Core are HERE - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Respec button bug workaround - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ WARNING: Dead Space 2 DRM Install limit - Page 8 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Conduit rooms | Dead Space Wiki | Fandom
- ↑ Unlocked conduit rooms in DS2 PC version? Hell Yeah!! - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-05-22
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-03