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− | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Plants vs. Zombies }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1922560 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2 | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin, online | Download code in North America, DVD-ROM in Europe. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2 | Origin | Deluxe Edition included with {{Store feature|Origin | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin, online | Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2 | Origin, online | Deluxe Edition included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1922560 | Steam, Origin, online | Deluxe Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ZPSIMI4 | Origin, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}, {{DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} and {{DRM|offline=no}}.<ref>[http://eacom.s3.amazonaws.com/PvZGw2_EULA_US_ROW_EU_10-30-15_FINAL.pdf "The PC version of this Software uses Origin Online Activation and Sony DADC Austria AG’s Denuvo content protection technology"] ''Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 EULA.''</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Plants vs Zombies GW2\settings}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Plants vs Zombies GW2\settings}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Plants vs Zombies GW2}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Plants vs Zombies GW2}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|origin = true | |origin = true | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = unknown |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-12|comment=Took screenshots of 1920x1080 and 2560x1080 and compared.}}</ref> | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-12|comment=Took screenshots of 1920x1080 and 2560x1080 and compared.}}</ref> | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 90° by default; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} 90° by default and no in-game way of changing it. |
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Option affect both mouse and controller. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = Supports Xbox 360 / Xbox One controllers | |controller support notes = Supports Xbox 360 / Xbox One controllers | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
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|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Option affect both mouse and controller. |
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = '''XBOX 360''' |
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 surround |
|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 = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = true | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{--}} Local play for two players is exclusive to Xbox One/Playstation 4.<br>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/1922560/discussions/0/3875966763786550540/]<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DskT69bTuRs] | ||
+ | |||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = false | |local play = false | ||
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|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
|software mode notes = | |software mode notes = | ||
− | |mantle support = | + | |mantle support = hackable |
− | |mantle support notes = | + | |mantle support notes = It can be activated with a mod through '''Frosty Mod Manager''', mod available on this [https://discord.com/invite/XB6pz8y/ Discord] <br> To find the mod, simply search for “Mantle API” in the #old-mods-archive section of the server. <br>Tutorial on how to install mods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnPnDAZyQlA |
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
− | |anticheat = | + | |anticheat = In-house Anti-cheat |
− | |anticheat notes = | + | |anticheat notes = In House Anti Cheat added on February Update <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/games/plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-2/news/pvzgw2-anticheat-update|title=EA Anticheat and Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2|date=15 February 2024}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | {{ii}}All mods are available from [https://www.nexusmods.com/plantsvszombiesgardenwarfare2 NexusMods] and require [https://frostytoolsuite.com Frosty Mod Manager] (some mods require the '''Alpha''' version of Frosty). | ||
+ | ==== [https://www.nexusmods.com/plantsvszombiesgardenwarfare2/mods/51 Vivid Warfare] ==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Vivid Warfare overhauls the game's visuals to look more like Garden Warfare 1. Maps such as Seeds of Time, the Backyard, and more now bloom with much more vivid colours, godrays, and an overall better atmosphere. | ||
+ | ==== [https://www.nexusmods.com/plantsvszombiesgardenwarfare2/mods/121 Project Visionary] ==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds new content to the game, such as: new classes, variants, and game modes changes. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not compatible with multiplayer (Private Play and Solo Play only). | ||
+ | ==== [https://www.nexusmods.com/plantsvszombiesgardenwarfare2/mods/9 Private Play Remastered] ==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Private Play Remastered adds maps and modes that were missing from Private Play, such as Boss Hunts, Soil Survivors and Capture the Taco. | ||
+ | ==== [https://www.nexusmods.com/plantsvszombiesgardenwarfare2/mods/8 Sound Mod] ==== | ||
+ | {{++}} This mod fixes a ton of in-game music bugs and enables unused music. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 290 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 290 | ||
|recVRAM = 4 GB | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 will end of Support Windows 7 and 8.1 on March 2024 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 06:49, 18 February 2024
Developers | |
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PopCap Games | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 23, 2016 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | Currency |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Series | Plants vs. Zombies |
Plants vs. Zombies | |
---|---|
Plants vs. Zombies | 2009 |
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare | 2014 |
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 | 2016 |
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville | 2019 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- Mantle graphics API option requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1.[1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Download code in North America, DVD-ROM in Europe. | |||
Microsoft Store | Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Deluxe Edition included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
|||
Steam | Deluxe Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
- All versions require Origin DRM, Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Plants vs Zombies GW2\settings |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1922560/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Plants vs Zombies GW2 |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1922560/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | HUD and crosshair are placed on the left monitor. Run the game in Borderless fullscreen windowed to fix that. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+.[3] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 90° by default; see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Labeled Texture Filtering. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- 90° by default and no in-game way of changing it.
Edit config[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Edit config[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Edit config[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Option affect both mouse and controller. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | Supports Xbox 360 / Xbox One controllers | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Option affect both mouse and controller. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | XBOX 360 | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 surround | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 24 | Versus, Co-op Up to 4 players in the co-op modes. Up to 24 in the PvP modes. |
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Asynchronous multiplayer | Leaderboards in some game modes. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
Mantle support | It can be activated with a mod through Frosty Mod Manager, mod available on this Discord To find the mod, simply search for “Mantle API” in the #old-mods-archive section of the server. Tutorial on how to install mods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnPnDAZyQlA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Anti-cheat | In-house Anti-cheat | In House Anti Cheat added on February Update [4] |
Mods
- All mods are available from NexusMods and require Frosty Mod Manager (some mods require the Alpha version of Frosty).
Vivid Warfare
- Vivid Warfare overhauls the game's visuals to look more like Garden Warfare 1. Maps such as Seeds of Time, the Backyard, and more now bloom with much more vivid colours, godrays, and an overall better atmosphere.
Project Visionary
- Adds new content to the game, such as: new classes, variants, and game modes changes.
- Not compatible with multiplayer (Private Play and Solo Play only).
Private Play Remastered
- Private Play Remastered adds maps and modes that were missing from Private Play, such as Boss Hunts, Soil Survivors and Capture the Taco.
Sound Mod
- This mod fixes a ton of in-game music bugs and enables unused music.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-650 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9850 2.5 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640 AMD Radeon HD 7730 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 290 4 GB of VRAM |
- Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 will end of Support Windows 7 and 8.1 on March 2024
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (1922560) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ AMD - Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1 Highlights - last accessed on 2019-05-15
- "Support for AMD Mantle API Technology has been discontinued starting with Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1. Users who wish to continue to use AMD Mantle API Technology may do so with prior supported Radeon Software releases."
- ↑ "The PC version of this Software uses Origin Online Activation and Sony DADC Austria AG’s Denuvo content protection technology" Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 EULA.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-12
- Took screenshots of 1920x1080 and 2560x1080 and compared.
- ↑ EA Anticheat and Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 - last accessed on 15 February 2024