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− | {{Infobox | + | {{cleanup|Make the pages between the first and second game consistant, add screenshots and move some things}} |
− | |cover | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |developer | + | |cover = Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II Sith Lords Cover.jpg |
− | |publisher | + | |developers = |
− | |engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Obsidian Entertainment}} |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Aspyr Media|Maintenance}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|Linux}} | ||
+ | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|LucasArts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Odyssey}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 8, 2005}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 21, 2015|ref=<ref name="july21patch">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/208580/announcements/detail/145589580847766181 Introducing and updated KotOR II for Mac, Linux, and Windows!]</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 21, 2015|ref=<ref name="july21patch"/>}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii---the-sith-lords|85}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 208580 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1421404581 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.obsidian.net/games/kotor2 | ||
+ | |hltb = 9112 | ||
+ | |lutris = star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii | ||
+ | |mobygames = 15792 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords | ||
+ | |winehq = 2203 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | '''General | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | |introduction = |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | |release history = |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Retail version (2012) re-released in a bundle with the first game and made compatible with recent operating systems. | ||
+ | {{++}} Aspyr version (2015) updated to support OS X and Linux, widescreen resolutions, controller support and other improvements including [https://steamcommunity.com/app/208580/workshop/ Steam Workshop] support.<ref name="july21patch"/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/sections/6759533167885-STAR-WARS-Knights-of-the-Old-Republic-II-The-Sith-Lords Aspyr Media support page] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1421404581|star_wars_knights_of_the_old_republic_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.obsidian.net/forum/5-the-kotor2-universe/ Obsidian Forum] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/208580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=488641307 Modding guide] for Steam version. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}} disc check (1.0)<br />{{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0044}} disc check (1.0b/1.02b)<br />Released on 4 CDs. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords-mac-linux | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2856-1 | Steam | Sold by [[Company:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]]. | | OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_knights_of_the_old_republic_ii_the_sith_lords | DRM-free | Aspyr version. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords-mac | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id960778634 | MacApp | Aspyr version. | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 208580 | Steam | Aspyr version. DRM-free by creating a steam_appid.txt file in the game's installation directory containing its Steam App ID number 208580. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2797-1 | Steam | Sold by [[Company:Disney Interactive Studios|Disney Interactive Studios]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The soundtrack is stored in MP3 format, however junk data at the beginning of each file prevents them from being played back in media players. Run [https://gist.github.com/shmerl/30412cda5a5107132a1f this script]{{note|note=If using Windows, install [https://gitforwindows.org/ Git for Windows] to enable Bash scripts.<ref name="SirYodaJedi">{{Refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=2018-10-18}}</ref>|name="bash"}} from the game's music directory{{note|note=It may be necessary to copy the music directory to the desktop.<ref name="SirYodaJedi"/>|name="copytodesktop"}} to create standard music files that can be played back in most media players.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_knights_of_the_old_republic_series/music_from_star_wars_knights_of_the_old_republic|title=Music from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Knights of the Old Republic Collection includes both [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|Knights of the Old Republic]] and Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Retail (CD/DVD) releases of KotOR II do not include Aspyr Media's update. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Aspyr Media's update was made available on Steam in 2015.<ref name="july21patch"/> The prior version of KotOR II, which does not include Aspyr's changes, can still be accessed. To access the prior version, select the "legacypc" beta branch in the game properties window in Steam. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Aspyr Media's update ("1.0b update") was made available on GOG.com in 2022.<ref name="1.0b_update">[https://www.gogdb.org/product/1421404581#builds STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords - GOG Database]</ref> The prior version of KotOR II, which does not include Aspyr's changes, can still be accessed via GOG Galaxy. To access the prior version, install KotOR II, uncheck "Automatically update to newest version" in the GOG Galaxy game configuration window, and select "Version 1.0b". | ||
+ | {{ii}} Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords on the EA app does not include Aspyr Media's update. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not applicable to the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection DVD release or the digital versions via Steam, GOG.com and the EA app. | ||
+ | * [https://support.starwars.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000716323-Where-do-I-find-the-latest-patch-for-Knights-of-the-Old-Republic-II-The-Sith-Lords-#h_1589466961211525014675604 Patch v1.0b] is the latest patch for the original retail release. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://deadlystream.com/files/file/578-tsl-restored-content-mod/ Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Highly recommended to restore content that was cut from the game. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also available on [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=485537937 Steam Workshop]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Russian. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Version 1.8.2 onwards supports [https://deadlystream.com/files/file/277-m4-78-enhancement-project/ M4-78 Enhancement Project] which restores droid planet content, but works only for English version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://deadlystream.com/files/file/1280-kotor-2-community-patch/ KotOR 2 Community Patch (K2CP)]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires [[#Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|Restored Content Mod]] to be installed first. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes numerous bugs and improves the game contents. | ||
+ | {{++}} Easy to install. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="2021-09-27">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2021-09-27|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Movies}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|leclogo.bik}}, {{file|ObsidianEnt.bik}}, {{file|Legal.bik}} (and {{file|aspyr.bik}}, if applicable). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | === | + | ===Higher quality media=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Not applicable to the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection DVD release and digital versions via Steam, GOG.com, or the EA app. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Higher quality movies install instructions|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | |
+ | Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/462-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords-high-quality-movies-patch/ Movie Update Patch] - '''1135 MB''' | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{++}} LucasArts released replacement upscaled cutscene videos. | |
− | + | {{--}} Only benefits resolutions of 1600x1200 or higher, otherwise it defaults back to 640x480.<ref>http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=206028</ref> | |
− | {{ | + | }} |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Higher quality music install instructions|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | |
+ | Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/461-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii-the-sith-lords-high-quality-music-patch/ Music Update Patch] - '''145 MB''' | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Pre-installed audio's sample rate is 11,025Hz. This patch comes with CD-quality audio resolution with 44,100Hz sample rate. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ==Game data== |
− | {{ | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | + | {{Game data| | |
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\swkotor2.ini}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II/swkotor2.ini}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Mac App Store|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/aspyr-media/kotor2/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II/saves/}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Mac App Store|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.kotor2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II/saves/}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/aspyr-media/kotor2/saves/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|true}} | ||
− | {{ | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | + | {{Save game cloud syncing | |
− | + | |discord = true | |
− | + | |discord notes = | |
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Video== | |
+ | {{Image|KotOR2 graphics.png|Graphics Options}} | ||
+ | {{Image|KotOR2 advanced graphics.png|Advanced Graphics Options}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-knights-old-republic-ii-sith-lords | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Native for Aspyr version (menus are horizontally stretched).<ref name="july21patch"/><br>For other versions, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = Native for Aspyr version.<ref name="july21patch"/> | ||
+ | |fov = false | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. Any other hacks will make the mouse cursor inaccurate.{{cn|date=July 2016|reason=Suicide_machine: Really? Cause it's either that Borderless Gaming makes the game proper fullscreen maximizing it or if disabled maximization - the mouse cursor is offset - Steam version}} | ||
+ | |anisotropic = true | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Frame rates over 60 can cause issues, see [[#Stuttering or Freezing after combat / Unable to move the character|Stuttering or Freezing after combat / Unable to move the character]] | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/KOTOR2_1.html here]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Not necessary for Aspyr version. | ||
+ | {{--}} Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the [[#Stretched UI on widescreen resolutions|UI fixes]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-knights-old-republic-ii-sith-lords|title=Widescreen Gaming Forum - Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} Widescreen fixes resolutions of 1366x768 and under will ''not'' display dialogue option text correctly and are unplayable.<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]], 1920x1080 tested as working.</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Video tutorial for widescreen available [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSiVC92dJHI here] | ||
+ | {{ii}} This uses a slightly older version of the game with some bugs (not necessary for the GOG.com version).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160330191205/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2900469#post32507350 Steam Forums - Ultimate KotOR 2 Tweak Guide] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
− | == | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make necessary changes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Apply the latest [[#Patches|Patches]] (retail versions only). |
− | {{ | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/19-squizzy-kotor2-resolution-patcherrar/ this file] (skip this step for the GOG.com version). |
+ | # Extract to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|Run the game as an admin]], then change the resolution to 1920x960. | ||
+ | # Download and run the [https://www.wsgf.org/downloads/uniws.zip Universal Widescreen] patcher. | ||
+ | # Locate the game, set the desired custom resolution and then patch it. | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|swkotor2.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change the following lines in order to set the custom resolution, ex.: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [Display Options] | ||
+ | Width=2048 | ||
+ | Height=1152 | ||
+ | |||
+ | [Graphics Options] | ||
+ | Height=1152 | ||
+ | Width=2048 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Bear in mind that the order of width and height is reversed. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Ultra-Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the [[#Stretched UI on widescreen resolutions|UI fixes]] (instructions included below). |
− | + | {{--}} Using [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] can cause memory leaks, which in turn can corrupt the current save file. | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the following instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Download and run the [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] application. |
− | + | # In [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen], search and install the "STAR WARS : KOTOR II" plugin. | |
+ | # Download [https://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/332-widescreen-ui-fix-for-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords/ Widescreen UI Fix]. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents to a folder other than the '''Override''' folder (e.g. Desktop). | ||
+ | # Select '''1920x1080''' for '''21:9''' and copy the contents of the selected folder into '''Override'''. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
+ | {{ii}} 2560 x 1080 (21:9) mods exist to work for Ultra Wide resolutions. Link right here, and read the instructions https://deadlystream.com/files/file/1892-ultrawide-ui-dialogletterboxing-fix-for-uniws-219/ | ||
+ | {{ii}} The [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] application must be up and running every time before launching the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|swkotor2.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Add {{code|1=AllowWindowedMode=1}} under {{code|[Graphics Options]}}. | ||
+ | # Change {{code|1=FullScreen=1}} to {{code|1=FullScreen=0}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[http:// | + | ===Full Screen Movies=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} This method does not work on latest game version. |
− | + | {{ii}} Guide located [http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=212645 here] [https://web.archive.org/web/20160310231521/http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=212645 Archived] (it is not necessary to edit your .bik files) | |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|swkotor2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
+ | # Determine your desired movie resolution expressed in hexadecimal notation, and reverse the order of the bytes. Each byte is two hexadecimal characters, so you want to make sure that you're not entering the hexidecimal string backwards but are instead separating it into bytes (2 character chunks) and then reversing the byte order (the reversal has to do with the order data is stored in and read from memory, which is called endianness). For example, 1920 in decimal notation is 0780 in hexadecimal notation, which is 8007 with the bytes reversed. 1080 in dec is 0438 in hex, which becomes 3804 with reversed bytes. | ||
+ | # Replace '''80 02''' with your desired width and '''E0 01''' with your desired height in the following two places (search for these hex sequences): | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | 80 02 00 00 75 15 81 3D E8 C1 80 00 E0 01 | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | 80 02 00 00 C7 44 24 10 E0 01 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | The resulting hex sequences should look like this, for a 1920x1080 resolution: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | 80 07 00 00 75 15 81 3D E8 C1 80 00 38 04 | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | . | ||
+ | 80 07 00 00 C7 44 24 10 38 04 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
− | === | + | {{Input |
− | + | |key remap = true | |
− | + | |key remap notes = | |
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = By default reversed, i.e. activate inversion to get "normal" behaviour. | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = Steam version only, XInput supported, DirectInput has some mapping issues.<ref name="july21patch"/> | ||
+ | |full controller = true | ||
+ | |full controller notes = Steam version only. | ||
+ | |controller remap = false | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= Steam version only. | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = true | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock, Steam | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = For DualShock controllers use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=486235177 DualShock 3 Button Prompts mod]. | ||
+ | For Steam controllers use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=661680350 Steam Controller Buttons for KotOR II] | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = false | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = true | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = false | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = hackable | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = Mod available on the Steam Workshop: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=661680350 Steam Controller Buttons for KotOR II] | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|KotOR2 sound.png|Sound Options}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Audio |
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = In some sections of a game, the in-game music volume is not affected by the volume slider.<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=August 13, 2016|comment=Tested on Steam version of a game. Noticed mostly in the beginning sections of Peragus II and in settlers' chamber on Tatooine.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = limited | ||
+ | |eax support notes = EAX 3 (Newest Update removes EAX from Steam version))<br>(Manual download https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nyAOKWS_gHU-J6oa5a_3lZkmAvBBaXA/ - copy the .dll file next to the swkotor2.exe and the in-game EAX option becomes unlocked) | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | {{L10n|content= |
− | {{ | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | | | + | |language = English |
− | | | + | |interface = true |
− | | | + | |audio = true |
− | | | + | |subtitles = true |
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | | | + | |language = French |
− | + | |interface = true | |
− | | | + | |audio = true |
− | | | + | |subtitles = true |
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | | | + | |language = German |
− | + | |interface = true | |
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www70.zippyshare.com/v/0ceaq9ue/file.html download] or [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=219298222 steam workshop page]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = 1) Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/star_wars_knights_of_the_old_republic_2___the_sith_lords/files/1850.html text] and [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/star_wars_knights_of_the_old_republic_2___the_sith_lords/files/760.html video] or [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=589057016 Steam Workshop page].<br>2) [https://tesall.ru/files/file/11160-the-sith-lords-restored-content-mod/ Fan translation + translation Restored Content (Recommended)], . | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Updated Steam version comes with Spanish UI elements. For subtitles, use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=485555217 The Sith Lords Restored Content Modification (TSLRCM)]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ==== | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | + | ==="Black screen on module load"=== | |
− | + | This issue most commonly happens when leaving the Ebon Hawk to enter Dantooine. This is caused by a corrupt EventQueued entry in one of the cached modules. To fix this you'll need to edit the save file. If you don't want to do this, loading an older save is the only other option. | |
− | + | So let's get started. First download a tool like ERFEdit or Holocron Toolset. Open up your savegame.sav. You should see some nested sav files such as 601dan.sav, extract it somewhere like your desktop and delete the entry in the erf editor. Now open the 601dan.sav up in another window. You should see a EventQueue GFFList entry. It should have one or two gff structs in it. Delete All of the GFF structs. You should now see a EventQueue list with zero contents. Now save, find the location you saved to and add it into the 'savegame.sav' file. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | This clears the corrupted 'EventQueue' list and allows you to transition out of the Ebon Hawk normally again. | |
+ | ==="Stopped working"=== | ||
+ | {{Image|KOTOR2 stopped working.png|Error fixable by going into [[#Video|windowed mode]] or by changing Nvidia Control Panel settings.}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Error occurs after the company logos and before the main menu, or after clicking on 'Load Game' from the main menu. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Full error message: 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords has stopped working'. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to windowed mode|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Switching to [[#Video|windowed mode]] sometimes fixes this issue.. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Activate discrete graphics card|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206003008/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2900013 KotOR 2 will not work (steam version) - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | |
+ | Make sure non-Intel graphics card is being used. | ||
+ | Intel integrated graphics seems to work for the Steam version but not the retail version in some cases. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change Nvidia Control Panel settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1545-nvidia-gfx-guide/page__pid__16526|title=deadlystream.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
+ | If you have a newer Nvidia GPU and your game keeps crashing when you click 'Load Game' from the main menu, a detailed solution for this can be found [https://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/1545-nvidia-gfx-guide/page__pid__16526 here].<ref>Tested by [[User:Ehs0329|Ehs0329]].</ref> The critical detail seems to be changing <code>Threaded Optimization</code> in the Nvidia Control Panel to <code>OFF</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Frame Buffer Effects"|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | If the game crashes after initial character creation and an AMD/ATI video card is in use, disabling '''Frame Buffer Effects''' in the game's '''Advanced Graphics Options''' may fix the issue. |
− | + | ||
− | {{ | + | {{file|atioglxx.dll}} from AMD Catalyst 14.4 may allow "Frame Buffer Effects" to work with AMD/ATI cards as described [https://deadlystream.com/forum/topic/3080-how-to-enable-frame-buffer-effects-in-kotor-ii-with-ati-drivers/ here] |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Shadows" setting|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | |
+ | If the game crashes unexpectedly from time to time, disabling the shadows can fix it. For example, the crash may be at the Ebon Hawk, on the Prologue level, when approaching the Quadlaser turret. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Stuttering or Freezing after combat / Unable to move the character=== | |
+ | {{ii}} This can be fixed by limiting maximum frame rate. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the maximum FPS]].|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141213045940/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2900469&page=2#post32525102 Ultimate KotOR 2 Tweak Guide - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Capping the framerate at or below 90 FPS solves this issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Temporary solution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
+ | # Hold down both the right and the left mouse button. | ||
+ | # Press the quicksave button and keep both mouse buttons pressed during the whole saving process. | ||
+ | # Once the saving process is completed, release both mouse buttons. The character should now be able to move again. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use VSync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | {{ii}} Enable VSync in the graphics options or the launcher and set the refresh rate to 60 Hz. | |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | ===Low performance=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable frame buffer effects|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | # Disable frame buffer effects in the settings. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Low Frame Rate|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/KOTOR2_7.html|title=tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} By default, the Steam version has the wrong syntax in {{file|swkotor2.ini}} for enabling this OpenGL method for storing vertex data in video memory. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{--}} This fix may cause crashing on Telos' Surface.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/208580/discussions/1/458604254470127410/)#c458605613389578937|title=Crash on Telos Surface :: STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II: The Sith Lords™ Technical Support Discussions|date=2022-01-14}}</ref> |
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Locate {{file|swkotor2.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Edit and change <code>DisableVertexBufferObjects=1</code> under "[Graphics Options]" to <code>Disable Vertex Buffer Objects=1</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Retail installation for Windows 7=== | |
+ | {{ii}} All steps should be done with an administrator account. | ||
+ | {{++}} Working on Windows 7 x64 bit. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Retail installation instructions|ref=<ref>http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=194296</ref>|fix= | |
+ | # Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. | ||
+ | # Insert the game disc, and ignore any auto play screens. | ||
+ | # Open the Start menu and click on 'Computer'. Right click on the disc drive that has the game disc and select 'Explore'. | ||
+ | # Right click on {{file|setup.exe}} and select 'Properties'. Click on 'Compatibility' and select the options 'Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)' and 'Run as Administrator'. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|setup.exe}} and install the game as normal. The path where the game is normally installed is {{folder|C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\}}. | ||
+ | # Apply the [[#Official patches|retail patches]]. Once the patches are downloaded, right click on the files, select 'Properties', and follow the same compatibility settings as was done on {{file|setup.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Explore the hard drive and find the folder where you installed the game. Right click on the folder, select 'Properties', un-check 'Read-Only', then click 'Apply'. | ||
+ | # Right click on every {{file|.exe}} file in the installation folders and set the compatibility modes to the same as in step 4. | ||
+ | # Right click on the {{file|kotor2.exe}} and select 'Create shortcut'. Move the shortcuts to your desktop. | ||
+ | # This shortcut needs to be set to 'Run as Administrator'. To change the icon to the shortcut, click on 'Properties' and then 'Change icon'. A new box will open. Find the installation folder and select the game {{file|.exe}}. To prevent the command window from popping up briefly while launching, under the shortcut properties change the 'Run' mode to 'Minimized'. | ||
+ | # [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/29-tsl-windows-vista-fix/ TSL Windows Vista Fix] needs to be downloaded. | ||
+ | # Extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/29-tsl-windows-vista-fix/ TSL Windows Vista Fix] and place {{file|mss32.dll}} in the installation folder, overwriting the file of the same name. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Stretched UI on widescreen resolutions=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} After applying a widescreen resolution, the HUD and UI elements will be {{term|stretched}}. |
− | + | ||
− | + | ====Widescreen UI Fix==== | |
− | + | {{ii}} 16:9 and 16:10 only. | |
− | + | {{--}}Some menu and UI elements remain stretched. See [[#Improved Widescreen Experience|Improved Widescreen Experience]] for solution. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Retail and GOG|fix= | |
+ | # Download [https://deadlystream.com/files/file/332-widescreen-ui-fix-for-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords Widescreen UI Fix] for GOG. | ||
+ | # Extract content to a folder other than the '''Override''' folder (e.g. Desktop). | ||
+ | # Select EITHER '''1920x1080''' for '''16:9''' OR '''1680x1050''' for '''16:10''' (but not both). | ||
+ | # Copy the contents of the selected folder to '''Override'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Steam|fix= |
− | + | # Find {{file|equip_p.gui}} in the game's install directory and delete it. | |
− | + | # Download [https://deadlystream.com/files/file/332-widescreen-ui-fix-for-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords Widescreen UI Fix] for Steam. | |
− | {{ | + | # Extract content to a folder other than the '''Override''' folder (e.g. Desktop). |
− | + | # Select EITHER '''1920x1080''' for '''16:9''' OR '''1680x1050''' for '''16:10''' (but not both). | |
+ | # Copy the contents of the selected folder to '''Override'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ====Improved Widescreen Experience==== |
− | === | + | {{ii}} Recommended to install after [[#Widescreen UI Fix|Widescreen UI Fix]]. |
− | {{ | + | |
− | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=[https://deadlystream.com/files/file/839-improved-widescreen-experience/ Improved Widescreen Experience]|fix=Fixes remaining {{term|stretched}} UI and menu elements not covered by [https://deadlystream.com/files/file/332-widescreen-ui-fix-for-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords Widescreen UI Fix]. |
− | | | + | # Download [https://deadlystream.com/files/file/839-improved-widescreen-experience/ Improved Widescreen Experience]. |
− | | | ||
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− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Dialogue options will not display on vertical resolutions of 1366x768 or below=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Increase resolution to 1366x785|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/208580/discussions/0/882966056505690417/#c846940248097567648</ref>|fix= |
− | | | + | {{--}} This causes some of the screen to be cut off at the top. |
+ | #Using the [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen resolution]] method, set the resolution to 1366x785. | ||
+ | #Check {{file|swkotor.ini}} has the desired resolution (under the [Display Options] and [Graphics Options] headers): | ||
− | + | <pre>[Display Options] | |
− | + | Width=1366 | |
− | + | Height=795 | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | [Graphics Options] | |
− | + | Height=795 | |
− | + | Width=1366</pre> | |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===The game crashes on Intel HD Graphics (Linux, Wine)=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=The issue is, that the game uses a very old OpenGL version, which is often not compatible with modern drivers. These steps also fix various graphical bugs. |ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | |
− | {{ | + | # Install [https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Mesa-19.1-Lands-Intel-Iris Iris Mesa Driver]. It's also available from [https://launchpad.net/~oibaf/+archive/ubuntu/graphics-drivers Oibaf ppa] or download the extracted driver from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/saa1zr1km6tmfzy/iris_driver.tar.bz2/file here]. |
− | + | # Run <code>MESA_LOADER_DRIVER_OVERRIDE=iris glxinfo</code> to check if driver works correctly. | |
− | + | # Make a script in the game directory with following parameters: | |
− | + | <pre> | |
− | + | #!/bin/sh | |
+ | |||
+ | export MESA_LOADER_DRIVER_OVERRIDE=iris | ||
+ | export MESA_EXTENSION_MAX_YEAR=2001 | ||
+ | |||
+ | wine swkotor2.exe | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
− | + | {{ii}}'''MESA_EXTENSION_MAX_YEAR''' variable is required to fix graphical issues during playing. Disabling shadows can resolve some graphical issues too. | |
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Graphics bug on Dxun=== | |
+ | To fix the glitched fog on Dxun, download [http://a.pomf.cat/rlnmag.7z this] archive, unpack it and put the content into the game folder.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=913341266</ref> | ||
− | + | ===Dialogue skipping=== | |
+ | The game starts randomly skipping cutscenes and dialogue lines after you play for several hours uninterrupted, seemingly because of a memory leak. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Save and restart the game.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/208580/discussions/0/627456486676977563/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
− | + | ===Sound on your ship suddenly stops working after space travel=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Pause and unpause the game (press spacebar).}} | ||
− | + | ==VR support== | |
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction for important notes. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Other information== | |
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = 1.4 | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Middleware=== | |
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = 6.5h<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Markhoris|date=2019-01-30|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Permanent corpses=== | |
+ | Prevents the immediate despawning of dead enemies. Can be downloaded [https://deadlystream.com/files/file/353-bodies-stay-tsl here]. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use with TSLRCM restored content mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/208580/discussions/0/541906989390081507/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the game, with TSLRCM (manually or from the Steam workshop). | ||
+ | # Download the Bodies Stay mod from https://deadlystream.com/files/file/353-bodies-stay-tsl | ||
+ | # If using the Steam Workshop version of TSLRCM: Copy the appearance.2da of TSLRCM from {{folder|Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\208580\485537937\override}} to {{folder|Steam\steamapps\common\Knights of the Old Republic II\override}}. If TSLRCM was manually installed, the file should already be there. | ||
+ | # Use the TSLPatcher.exe from the Bodies Stay mod and set target to the game folder (''Knights of the Old Republic II''). It will now patch the appearance.2da in the override folder. | ||
+ | # If using the Steam Workshop version: Remove (cut) the appearance.2da from {{folder|Steam\steamapps\common\Knights of the Old Republic II\override}} and put it back to {{folder|Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\208580\485537937\override}} and confirm overwrite. This step is not necessary if the restored content mod was installed manually. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[https://gitlab.com/kotorsge-team/kse/-/releases KotOR and TSL Save Game Editor]=== | |
+ | {{ii}} KotOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only), also known as the 'KSE'. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Save game editor (cheat) works for both [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KotOR 1]] and 2. | ||
+ | {{--}} The save game editor does not automatically detect the Steam version of KotOR2, needing user input. | ||
− | + | ==System requirements== | |
+ | ===Steam=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | + | |minOS = 7 | |
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 (2 core) 2.2 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD A10 2.2 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 260 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5450<br>Intel HD 4400 | ||
+ | |minDX = | ||
− | + | |recOS = | |
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Disc Version=== | |
− | {{ | + | {{System requirements |
− | + | |OSfamily = Windows | |
− | |||
− | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
+ | |minCPU = 1 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minOGL = 1.4 | ||
− | + | |recCPU = 1.6 GHz | |
+ | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{System requirements |
− | + | |OSfamily = OS X | |
− | + | ||
− | + | |minOS = 10.9.5, 10.10 | |
− | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 Dual Core 2.2 GHz | |
− | + | |minRAM = 4 GB | |
− | + | |minHD = 10 GB | |
− | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 330M | |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD 3000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{System requirements | |
− | {{ | + | |OSfamily = Linux |
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Revision as of 16:12, 6 April 2024
Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Maintenance | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Linux | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
OS X, Linux | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
Odyssey | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 8, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | July 21, 2015[1] |
Linux | July 21, 2015[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic |
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series.
Key points
- Retail version (2012) re-released in a bundle with the first game and made compatible with recent operating systems.
- Aspyr version (2015) updated to support OS X and Linux, widescreen resolutions, controller support and other improvements including Steam Workshop support.[1]
General information
- Aspyr Media support page
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Obsidian Forum
- Steam Community Discussions
- Modding guide for Steam version.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM disc check (1.0) SecuROM 7.00.00.0044 DRM disc check (1.0b/1.02b) Released on 4 CDs. |
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GamersGate | ||||
Sold by Aspyr Media. | ||||
GOG.com | Aspyr version. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | Aspyr version. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |||
Steam | Aspyr version. DRM-free by creating a steam_appid.txt file in the game's installation directory containing its Steam App ID number 208580. | |||
(unavailable) | Sold by Disney Interactive Studios. |
- The soundtrack is stored in MP3 format, however junk data at the beginning of each file prevents them from being played back in media players. Run this script[Note 1] from the game's music directory[Note 2] to create standard music files that can be played back in most media players.[3]
Version differences
- Knights of the Old Republic Collection includes both Knights of the Old Republic and Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords.
- Retail (CD/DVD) releases of KotOR II do not include Aspyr Media's update.
- Aspyr Media's update was made available on Steam in 2015.[1] The prior version of KotOR II, which does not include Aspyr's changes, can still be accessed. To access the prior version, select the "legacypc" beta branch in the game properties window in Steam.
- Aspyr Media's update ("1.0b update") was made available on GOG.com in 2022.[4] The prior version of KotOR II, which does not include Aspyr's changes, can still be accessed via GOG Galaxy. To access the prior version, install KotOR II, uncheck "Automatically update to newest version" in the GOG Galaxy game configuration window, and select "Version 1.0b".
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords on the EA app does not include Aspyr Media's update.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Not applicable to the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection DVD release or the digital versions via Steam, GOG.com and the EA app.
- Patch v1.0b is the latest patch for the original retail release.
Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)
- Highly recommended to restore content that was cut from the game.
- Also available on Steam Workshop.
- Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Russian.
- Version 1.8.2 onwards supports M4-78 Enhancement Project which restores droid planet content, but works only for English version.
KotOR 2 Community Patch (K2CP)
- Requires Restored Content Mod to be installed first.
- Fixes numerous bugs and improves the game contents.
- Easy to install.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[5] |
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Higher quality media
- Not applicable to the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection DVD release and digital versions via Steam, GOG.com, or the EA app.
Higher quality movies install instructions[citation needed] |
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Install Movie Update Patch - 1135 MB Notes
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Higher quality music install instructions[citation needed] |
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Install Music Update Patch - 145 MB Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\swkotor2.ini[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II/swkotor2.ini |
Mac App Store | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/aspyr-media/kotor2/ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II/saves/ |
Mac App Store | $HOME/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.kotor2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II/saves/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/aspyr-media/kotor2/saves/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Native for Aspyr version (menus are horizontally stretched).[1] For other versions, see Widescreen resolution. |
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Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Native for Aspyr version.[1] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming. Any other hacks will make the mouse cursor inaccurate.[citation needed] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rates over 60 can cause issues, see Stuttering or Freezing after combat / Unable to move the character | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Widescreen resolution
- Not necessary for Aspyr version.
- Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the UI fixes.[7]
- Widescreen fixes resolutions of 1366x768 and under will not display dialogue option text correctly and are unplayable.[8]
- Video tutorial for widescreen available here
- This uses a slightly older version of the game with some bugs (not necessary for the GOG.com version).[9]
Make necessary changes[citation needed] |
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[Display Options] Width=2048 Height=1152 [Graphics Options] Height=1152 Width=2048 Notes
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Ultra-widescreen resolution
- Ultra-Widescreen fixes will break the minimap location reporting, which can be solved using the UI fixes (instructions included below).
- Using Flawless Widescreen can cause memory leaks, which in turn can corrupt the current save file.
Apply the following instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Windowed[citation needed] |
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Full Screen Movies
- This method does not work on latest game version.
- Guide located here Archived (it is not necessary to edit your .bik files)
Instructions[citation needed] |
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80 02 00 00 75 15 81 3D E8 C1 80 00 E0 01 . . . 80 02 00 00 C7 44 24 10 E0 01 The resulting hex sequences should look like this, for a 1920x1080 resolution: 80 07 00 00 75 15 81 3D E8 C1 80 00 38 04 . . . 80 07 00 00 C7 44 24 10 38 04 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | By default reversed, i.e. activate inversion to get "normal" behaviour. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | Steam version only, XInput supported, DirectInput has some mapping issues.[1] | |
Full controller support | Steam version only. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Steam version only. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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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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Button prompts | For DualShock controllers use DualShock 3 Button Prompts mod. For Steam controllers use Steam Controller Buttons for KotOR II | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | Mod available on the Steam Workshop: Steam Controller Buttons for KotOR II | |
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | In some sections of a game, the in-game music volume is not affected by the volume slider.[10] | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3 (Newest Update removes EAX from Steam version)) (Manual download https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nyAOKWS_gHU-J6oa5a_3lZkmAvBBaXA/ - copy the .dll file next to the swkotor2.exe and the in-game EAX option becomes unlocked) |
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Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download or steam workshop page. | |||
Russian | 1) Fan translation, text and video or Steam Workshop page. 2) Fan translation + translation Restored Content (Recommended), . |
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Spanish | Updated Steam version comes with Spanish UI elements. For subtitles, use The Sith Lords Restored Content Modification (TSLRCM). |
Issues fixed
"Black screen on module load"
This issue most commonly happens when leaving the Ebon Hawk to enter Dantooine. This is caused by a corrupt EventQueued entry in one of the cached modules. To fix this you'll need to edit the save file. If you don't want to do this, loading an older save is the only other option. So let's get started. First download a tool like ERFEdit or Holocron Toolset. Open up your savegame.sav. You should see some nested sav files such as 601dan.sav, extract it somewhere like your desktop and delete the entry in the erf editor. Now open the 601dan.sav up in another window. You should see a EventQueue GFFList entry. It should have one or two gff structs in it. Delete All of the GFF structs. You should now see a EventQueue list with zero contents. Now save, find the location you saved to and add it into the 'savegame.sav' file.
This clears the corrupted 'EventQueue' list and allows you to transition out of the Ebon Hawk normally again.
"Stopped working"
- Error occurs after the company logos and before the main menu, or after clicking on 'Load Game' from the main menu.
- Full error message: 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords has stopped working'.
Switch to windowed mode[11] |
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Switching to windowed mode sometimes fixes this issue.. |
Activate discrete graphics card[12] |
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Make sure non-Intel graphics card is being used. Intel integrated graphics seems to work for the Steam version but not the retail version in some cases. |
Change Nvidia Control Panel settings[13] |
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If you have a newer Nvidia GPU and your game keeps crashing when you click 'Load Game' from the main menu, a detailed solution for this can be found here.[14] The critical detail seems to be changing |
Disable "Frame Buffer Effects"[citation needed] |
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If the game crashes after initial character creation and an AMD/ATI video card is in use, disabling Frame Buffer Effects in the game's Advanced Graphics Options may fix the issue.
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Disable "Shadows" setting[citation needed] |
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If the game crashes unexpectedly from time to time, disabling the shadows can fix it. For example, the crash may be at the Ebon Hawk, on the Prologue level, when approaching the Quadlaser turret. |
Stuttering or Freezing after combat / Unable to move the character
- This can be fixed by limiting maximum frame rate.
Cap the maximum FPS.[15] |
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Temporary solution[citation needed] |
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Use VSync[citation needed] |
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Low performance
Disable frame buffer effects[citation needed] |
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Low Frame Rate[16] |
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Retail installation for Windows 7
- All steps should be done with an administrator account.
- Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
Retail installation instructions[18] |
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Stretched UI on widescreen resolutions
- After applying a widescreen resolution, the HUD and UI elements will be stretched.
Widescreen UI Fix
- 16:9 and 16:10 only.
- Some menu and UI elements remain stretched. See Improved Widescreen Experience for solution.
Retail and GOG |
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Steam |
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Improved Widescreen Experience
- Recommended to install after Widescreen UI Fix.
Improved Widescreen Experience |
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Fixes remaining stretched UI and menu elements not covered by Widescreen UI Fix.
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Dialogue options will not display on vertical resolutions of 1366x768 or below
Increase resolution to 1366x785[19] |
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[Display Options] Width=1366 Height=795 [Graphics Options] Height=795 Width=1366 |
The game crashes on Intel HD Graphics (Linux, Wine)
The issue is, that the game uses a very old OpenGL version, which is often not compatible with modern drivers. These steps also fix various graphical bugs.[citation needed] |
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#!/bin/sh export MESA_LOADER_DRIVER_OVERRIDE=iris export MESA_EXTENSION_MAX_YEAR=2001 wine swkotor2.exe
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Graphics bug on Dxun
To fix the glitched fog on Dxun, download this archive, unpack it and put the content into the game folder.[20]
Dialogue skipping
The game starts randomly skipping cutscenes and dialogue lines after you play for several hours uninterrupted, seemingly because of a memory leak.
Save and restart the game.[21] |
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Sound on your ship suddenly stops working after space travel
Pause and unpause the game (press spacebar). |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction for important notes. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5h[22] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Permanent corpses
Prevents the immediate despawning of dead enemies. Can be downloaded here.
Use with TSLRCM restored content mod[23] |
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KotOR and TSL Save Game Editor
- KotOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only), also known as the 'KSE'.
- Save game editor (cheat) works for both KotOR 1 and 2.
- The save game editor does not automatically detect the Steam version of KotOR2, needing user input.
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 (2 core) 2.2 GHz AMD A10 2.2 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 260 ATI Radeon HD 5450 Intel HD 4400 256 MB of VRAM |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.4 compatible DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5, 10.10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 Dual Core 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 330M ATI Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD 3000 256 MB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 Dual Core 2.2 GHz AMD A10 Series |
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System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 440 ATI Radeon HD 5450 Intel HD 4400 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ If using Windows, install Git for Windows to enable Bash scripts.[2]
- ↑ It may be necessary to copy the music directory to the desktop.[2]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Introducing and updated KotOR II for Mac, Linux, and Windows!
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 2018-10-18
- ↑ Music from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords - GOG Database
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2021-09-27
- ↑ http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=206028
- ↑ Widescreen Gaming Forum - Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer, 1920x1080 tested as working.
- ↑ Steam Forums - Ultimate KotOR 2 Tweak Guide (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 13, 2016
- Tested on Steam version of a game. Noticed mostly in the beginning sections of Peragus II and in settlers' chamber on Tatooine.
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer
- ↑ KotOR 2 will not work (steam version) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ deadlystream.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Tested by Ehs0329.
- ↑ Ultimate KotOR 2 Tweak Guide - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Crash on Telos Surface :: STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II: The Sith Lords™ Technical Support Discussions - last accessed on 2022-01-14
- ↑ http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=194296
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/208580/discussions/0/882966056505690417/#c846940248097567648
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=913341266
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Markhoris on 2019-01-30
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023