Difference between revisions of "Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos"
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{{ii}} Released as '''Edge of Chaos: Independence War 2''' in Europe and '''Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos''' for the German re-release. | {{ii}} Released as '''Edge of Chaos: Independence War 2''' in Europe and '''Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos''' for the German re-release. | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207658873|independence_war_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658873|independence_war_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/359630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/359630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\}} | ||
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− | {{ii}} Saving is only possible at main base. Dock at the base, then hit {{key|Esc}} to save. If saving there | + | {{ii}} Saving is only possible at main base. Dock at the base, then hit {{key|Esc}} to save. If saving there does not work, use the solution in the [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical FAQ]. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen|Widescreen]] | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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− | ===Widescreen=== | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Resolution can be raised up to 1920x1080. |
− | {{ii}} FOV needs to be adjusted (otherwise it is {{Term|Vert-}}) | + | {{ii}} FOV needs to be adjusted (otherwise it is {{Term|Vert-}}). See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos WSGF entry] or the [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical technical FAQ]. |
− | {{ii}} Cutscenes are heavily stretched. 16:9 cutscenes can be downloaded [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/4-patches-fixes/245-i-war-2-movies here]. Use them to replace the default ones in | + | {{ii}} Cutscenes are heavily stretched. 16:9 cutscenes can be downloaded [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/4-patches-fixes/245-i-war-2-movies here]. Use them to replace the default ones in {{file|{{p|game}}\movies|folder}}, and back up the original ones. |
− | * New AI upscaled cinematics and other FMV elements can be downloaded [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/4-patches-fixes/430-i-war-2-1080-cinematics here]. Resolution is limited to a maximum of 1080p due | + | :* New AI upscaled cinematics and other FMV elements can be downloaded [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/4-patches-fixes/430-i-war-2-1080-cinematics here]. Resolution is limited to a maximum of 1080p due to the limitations of the used Bink Video version. |
{{ii}} HUD becomes very small at high resolutions. | {{ii}} HUD becomes very small at high resolutions. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode in flux.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode in flux.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|flux.ini}}. |
# Change <code>full_screen = 1</code> to <code>full_screen = 0</code> | # Change <code>full_screen = 1</code> to <code>full_screen = 0</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref={{cn|date=August 2021}}|fix= |
− | # Download the | + | # Download the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/ DDrawCompat] wrapper by '''narzoul'''. |
− | # Place the | + | # Place the {{file|ddraw.dll}} file to {{file|{{p|game}}\bin\release|folder}}. |
− | # Launch the game | + | # Launch the game and change the resolution in the options menu. |
− | # Make sure | + | # Make sure the graphics card is correctly selected. |
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− | A crash can occur once loading the game if the selected graphics card in | + | '''Note''' |
+ | {{ii}} A crash can occur once loading the game if the selected graphics card in {{file|flux.ini}} is not available anymore. Return to the game options, select the available graphics card and try again. | ||
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{{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = hackable |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Edit {{file|configs\default.ini}}. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = hackable |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Edit {{file|configs\default.ini}}. |
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Advanced keybinds can be found in the | + | {{ii}} Advanced keybinds can be found in the {{file|{{p|game}}\readme.html}} under {{code|CONTROLS}}. |
− | {{ii}} Additional settings, like setting up joystick deadzones, can be found in the | + | {{ii}} Additional settings, like setting up joystick deadzones, can be found in the {{file|{{p|game}}\technical_faq.html}}. |
{{ii}} [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/34-goodies/260-i-war-2-keyboard-reference-card Keyboard reference card] | {{ii}} [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/34-goodies/260-i-war-2-keyboard-reference-card Keyboard reference card] | ||
{{ii}} [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/34-goodies/261-i-war-2-joystick-reference-card Joystick and cockpit reference card] | {{ii}} [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/34-goodies/261-i-war-2-joystick-reference-card Joystick and cockpit reference card] | ||
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|audio = hackable | |audio = hackable | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [https://www.elite-games.ru/i-war2/files.shtml Fan translation based unofficial | + | |notes = [https://www.elite-games.ru/i-war2/files.shtml Fan translation based on unofficial translation by Fargus Multimedia] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | Check the [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical official FAQ] for more bug fixes | + | {{ii}} Check the [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical official FAQ] for more bug fixes. |
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− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later=== |
− | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/517-independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix] | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/517-independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]|fix= |
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|input = DirectInput | |input = DirectInput | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = |
Revision as of 18:41, 10 January 2023
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Developers | |
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Particle Systems | |
Publishers | |
2001-2003 | Infogrames |
2003-present | Atari |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 28, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle combat, Sandbox |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Independence War |
Independence War | |
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Independence War | 1997 |
Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos | 2001 |
General information
- Released as Edge of Chaos: Independence War 2 in Europe and Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos for the German re-release.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Technical FAQ
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Simple disc check. | |||
GamersGate | Includes the GOG.com installer. | |||
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GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- A free demo can be downloaded from Archive.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\flux.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359630/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359630/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Saving is only possible at main base. Dock at the base, then hit Esc to save. If saving there does not work, use the solution in the FAQ.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off only; only applies to HUD lines and orb stalks. For advanced AA, see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix. |
Widescreen resolution
- Resolution can be raised up to 1920x1080.
- FOV needs to be adjusted (otherwise it is Vert-). See the WSGF entry or the technical FAQ.
- Cutscenes are heavily stretched. 16:9 cutscenes can be downloaded here. Use them to replace the default ones in
<path-to-game>\movies
, and back up the original ones.- New AI upscaled cinematics and other FMV elements can be downloaded here. Resolution is limited to a maximum of 1080p due to the limitations of the used Bink Video version.
- HUD becomes very small at high resolutions.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- By default, the game's AA can only be toggled on/off for the in-game HUD lines and orb stalks.
Force Anti-aliasing (AA) using either the Nvidia Control Panel or AMD Catalyst Control Center[1] |
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Windowed
Set windowed mode in flux.ini[citation needed] |
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Ultra-widescreen
Use DDrawCompat[citation needed] |
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Note
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Edit configs\default.ini . |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Edit configs\default.ini . |
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Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ![]() |
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- Advanced keybinds can be found in the
<path-to-game>\readme.html
underCONTROLS
. - Additional settings, like setting up joystick deadzones, can be found in the
<path-to-game>\technical_faq.html
. - Keyboard reference card
- Joystick and cockpit reference card
- Cutscenes and dialogues can be skipped with Space ␣.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Speech, Music, Movie, and Effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Alt-tabbing crashes the game in fullscreen mode. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Russian | Fan translation based on unofficial translation by Fargus Multimedia |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Issues fixed
- Check the official FAQ for more bug fixes.
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later
Apply the low frame rate fix |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Game runs with: "<path-to-game>\bin\release\loader.exe" -ac iwar2.icGame -dl 3 |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Input | DirectInput | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Riva TNT 2 or better DirectX 8.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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 (359630) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Stuttgart on 2021-11-16