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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Hard Truck 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Hard Truck 2 cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|SoftLab-NSK}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SoftLab-NSK}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2000-2018}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|ValuSoft|Retail (North America)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|Retail (Europe)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 19, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 19, 2000}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-Person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Truck}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hard Truck }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1731168163 |
+ | |mobygames = 19269 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Hard Truck 2: King of the Road |
|winehq = 14612 | |winehq = 14612 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | '''General information''' |
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1731168163|hard_truck_2_king_of_the_road}} |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | |Disc| | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG | hard_truck_2_king_of_the_road | DRM-free | King of the Road version. Uses GOG's custom DirectX wrapper. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | hard-truck-2-king-of-the-road | DRM-free | King of the Road version. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''King of the Road''' release (known as '''Hard Truck 2: King of the Road''' in Europe and '''Truck Racing 2001: Os Gigantes da Estrada''' in Portugal) includes gameplay improvements, new content and visual upgrades. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename intro files|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Rename, move, or delete the following files: {{file|kotr.avi}}, {{file|kotrDemo.avi}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1008-hard-truck-2-na-1005-patch/ Official North American 1005 patch] |
+ | {{ii}} Digital releases are v1.3 and do not need the patch. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{image|Ht2 driver menu.PNG|Change driver / profile menu}} | ||
+ | {{image|Ht2 singleplayer menu.PNG|Single player menu}} | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\truck.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.pl1}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{file|DRIVER.pl1}} is the default profile. New profiles can be created under the '''Change Driver''' menu. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Player name can be changed simply by renaming the file. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{image|Ht2 graphics menu.PNG|Graphics menu}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[Hard_Truck_2#Rendering_issues|D2GI]]. Vanilla version is locked to 4:3. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[Hard_Truck_2#Rendering_issues|D2GI]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[Hard_Truck_2#Rendering_issues|D2GI]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = limited |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = In the GOG.com version, the <code>dxcfg.exe</code> application can achieve this. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = limited |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = In the GOG.com version, the <code>dxcfg.exe</code> application can achieve this. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = In the GOG.com version, the <code>dxcfg.exe</code> application can achieve this. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = In the GOG.com version, the DirectX settings (<code>dxcfg.exe</code>) application in the game folder has 2x, 4x and 8x MSAA settings. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = limited | ||
+ | |vsync notes = In the GOG.com version. Can be forced off in <code>dxcfg.exe</code>. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
− | {{ | + | {{image|Ht2 controls menu.PNG|Controls menu}} |
− | + | {{image|Ht2 roadcontrols menu.PNG|In-game controller menu}} | |
− | + | {{Input | |
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− | |||
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− | |||
− | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Keys are mapped by double clicking on the control name. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Controlled by Windows setting. |
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Controlled by Windows setting. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Adjustments are made via the in-game "On The Road" pause menu. |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = hackable |
|invert controller y-axis notes= Can be set in the {{file|truck.ini}} file. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Can be set in the {{file|truck.ini}} file. | ||
− | + | |xinput controllers = limited | |
− | + | |xinput controllers notes = The game seems to only recognize a single analogue stick on most controllers.{{cn|date=2021-05-25|reason=}} | |
− | |xinput controllers = | ||
− | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
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|other controllers = unknown | |other controllers = unknown | ||
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | + | |controller hotplug = false | |
− | |||
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− | |controller hotplug = | ||
− | |||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = Adjustments are made via the in-game "On The Road" pause menu. |
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Keyboard, mouse, joystick. |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{image|Ht2 sound menu.PNG|Sound menu}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = Music, | + | |separate volume = true |
+ | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = No spoken dialogue |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only, distributed by Playgames.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/19269/king-of-the-road/cover/group-315920/cover-772961/|title=MobyGames|date=2024-03-04}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = All | + | |notes = Using Russian in the NA release only changes the splash screen and plaintext UI elements. All of the UI elements that are texture-based remain English. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Changing game language to Russian|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the [[#Game data|configuration file]] with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value of the <code>langv</code> entry to <code>rus</code>. | ||
+ | # Save teh file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{image|Ht2 multiplayer menu.PNG|Multiplayer host configuration}} | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = false | |local play = false | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Versus mode only, no business competition or freight racing. |
|online play = false | |online play = false | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | === | + | ===Vehicle models stuck together after collision=== |
− | {{--}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reducing chance of issue occurring|ref={{cn|November 2022}}|fix= |
− | + | * Change resolution to 1600x1200 (Russian version) or 1280x960 (English version) if supported. | |
+ | * If resolutions of 1024x768 or lower are the only option, avoid colliding with cars and objects to avoid experiencing game breaking physics. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Falling through the floor or walls of the game map=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This often occurs after changing seats with other drivers many times in a short period. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change seats again or call 911|ref={{cn|November 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Rivals disappear after changing seats=== | ||
+ | {{--}} This makes it arriving at the destination first impossible. No known fix. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No more remaining drivers to hire after majority market share=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A workaround is to initiate a trucking race, finish it in any position and the remaining unemployed truckers (assuming they participated in the race) may be for hire after the race. This workaround is not guaranteed to work. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Employees engage in any race after majority market share=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} May be triggered by starting the race directly or by changing seats. | ||
+ | {{--}} While often considered an in-game mechanic, this is very likely a memory leak. No known workaround. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ==="Your computer does not have graphic accelerator" error on launch=== | ||
+ | {{image|Ht2 accelerator error.PNG|No Accelerator Error}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=evokethunder|date=2019-03-24}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{folder|MS\x86}} folder into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # If the game does not start, set {{file|htruck2.exe}} to run in the Windows XP (Service Pack 3) [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Rendering issues=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use D2GI|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix requires game with version 8.1. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes most bugs and is more stable than dgVodoo2 or GOG <code>d3d8.dll</code> wrapper. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds widescreen support. | ||
+ | {{--}} Game has performance issues when in-game map is opened. | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of [https://github.com/REDPOWAR/D2GI/releases D2GI] | ||
+ | # Extract the contents of the archive into the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Optionally, edit <code>d2gi.ini</code> to set custom resolution, toggle VSync and set window mode. See the [https://github.com/REDPOWAR/D2GI/blob/master/README-EN.md#settings README] for details. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|directdraw versions = 7 | |directdraw versions = 7 | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = 1.2 |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
− | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = true |
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recVRAM = 4 MB | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} Supported GPUs are not explicitly listed in the official system requirements, | + | |notes = {{ii}} Supported GPUs are not explicitly listed in the official system requirements, however, softlab-nsk referenced support for S3, 3dfx, and SiS cards on the Hard Truck 2 website (until they stopped hosting the webpage).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428071755/http://www.softlab-nsk.com/ht2/gcards.html|title=Hard Truck 2 - Graphics Card Support (retrieved)|date=February 12, 2018}}</ref> |
− | |||
− | website (until they stopped hosting the webpage).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428071755/http://www.softlab-nsk.com/ht2/gcards.html|title=Hard Truck 2 - Graphics Card Support|date=February 12, 2018}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 13:47, 4 March 2024
Developers | |
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SoftLab-NSK | |
Publishers | |
2000-2018 | 1C Company |
2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
Retail (North America) | ValuSoft |
Retail (Europe) | JoWood Productions |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 19, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Truck |
Art styles | Stylized |
Series | Hard Truck |
Hard Truck | |
---|---|
Hard Truck | 1998 |
Hard Truck 2 | 2000 |
Hard Truck: 18 Wheels of Steel | 2002 |
Hard Truck Apocalypse | 2005 |
Hard Truck Tycoon | 2006 |
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Rise of Clans | 2006 |
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade | 2007 |
Rig 'n' Roll | 2009 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | King of the Road version. Uses GOG's custom DirectX wrapper. | |||
ZOOM Platform | King of the Road version. |
Version differences
- The King of the Road release (known as Hard Truck 2: King of the Road in Europe and Truck Racing 2001: Os Gigantes da Estrada in Portugal) includes gameplay improvements, new content and visual upgrades.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename intro files |
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|
Patches
- Official North American 1005 patch
- Digital releases are v1.3 and do not need the patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\truck.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.pl1[Note 1] |
-
DRIVER.pl1
is the default profile. New profiles can be created under the Change Driver menu. - Player name can be changed simply by renaming the file.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use D2GI. Vanilla version is locked to 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use D2GI. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use D2GI. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | In the GOG.com version, the dxcfg.exe application can achieve this. |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | In the GOG.com version, the dxcfg.exe application can achieve this. |
||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | In the GOG.com version, the dxcfg.exe application can achieve this. |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | In the GOG.com version, the DirectX settings (dxcfg.exe ) application in the game folder has 2x, 4x and 8x MSAA settings. |
||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | In the GOG.com version. Can be forced off in dxcfg.exe . |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Keys are mapped by double clicking on the control name. | |
Mouse acceleration | Controlled by Windows setting. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Controlled by Windows setting. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Adjustments are made via the in-game "On The Road" pause menu. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Can be set in the truck.ini file. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | The game seems to only recognize a single analogue stick on most controllers.[citation needed] | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Adjustments are made via the in-game "On The Road" pause menu. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Keyboard, mouse, joystick. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No spoken dialogue | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Portuguese | Retail only, distributed by Playgames.[1] | |||
Russian | Using Russian in the NA release only changes the splash screen and plaintext UI elements. All of the UI elements that are texture-based remain English. |
Changing game language to Russian |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Versus Versus mode only, no business competition or freight racing. |
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Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Vehicle models stuck together after collision
Reducing chance of issue occurring[citation needed] |
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|
Falling through the floor or walls of the game map
- This often occurs after changing seats with other drivers many times in a short period.
Change seats again or call 911[citation needed] |
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Rivals disappear after changing seats
- This makes it arriving at the destination first impossible. No known fix.
- A workaround is to initiate a trucking race, finish it in any position and the remaining unemployed truckers (assuming they participated in the race) may be for hire after the race. This workaround is not guaranteed to work.
- May be triggered by starting the race directly or by changing seats.
- While often considered an in-game mechanic, this is very likely a memory leak. No known workaround.
Issues fixed
"Your computer does not have graphic accelerator" error on launch
Use dgVoodoo2[2] |
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Rendering issues
Use D2GI |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
DirectDraw | 7 | |
OpenGL | 1.2 | |
Glide |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 | Intel Pentium III |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB required (minimal install) | 370 MB required (maximum install) |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible hardware accelerator 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
- Supported GPUs are not explicitly listed in the official system requirements, however, softlab-nsk referenced support for S3, 3dfx, and SiS cards on the Hard Truck 2 website (until they stopped hosting the webpage).[3]
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).
References
- ↑ MobyGames - last accessed on 2024-03-04
- ↑ Verified by User:evokethunder on 2019-03-24
- ↑ Hard Truck 2 - Graphics Card Support (retrieved) - last accessed on February 12, 2018