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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|official site= | |official site= | ||
|hltb = 2069 | |hltb = 2069 | ||
+ | |lutris = crysis-2-maximum-edition | ||
|igdb = | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = Crysis 2 | |strategywiki = Crysis 2 | ||
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|winehq = 12827 | |winehq = 12827 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, actlimit | TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}. | Origin | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, actlimit | TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}. | Origin | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9P1D3TD1KHLR| Microsoft Store, Origin | Maximum Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | crysis/crysis-2 | Origin | Maximum Edition. Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}.<br/> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | crysis/crysis-2 | Origin | Maximum Edition. Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}.<br/> | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 108800 | Steam | Maximum Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 108800 | Steam | Maximum Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1260-1 | Origin | Maximum Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1260-1 | Origin | Maximum Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.engadget.com/es-2011-07-03-games-for-windows-marketplace-y-xbox-com-se-fusionan.html|title=Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | crysis-2-maximum-edition | Origin | Maximum Edition. Region locked in Latin America. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | crysis-2-maximum-edition | Origin | Maximum Edition. Region locked in Latin America. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 99830 | Steam, actlimit | TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}, 5 machine limit. | Origin | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} The original edition of Crysis 2 on Steam carries TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}} with a 5 machine limit, while the Maximum Edition contains SteamStub DRM in addition to SolidShield, although the SolidShield wrapping seems inert.{{cn|date=March 2018}} | {{ii}} The original edition of Crysis 2 on Steam carries TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}} with a 5 machine limit, while the Maximum Edition contains SteamStub DRM in addition to SolidShield, although the SolidShield wrapping seems inert.{{cn|date=March 2018}} | ||
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+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Change in-game language=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game set its language based on Windows' settings by default. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open {{ | + | # Open <code>{{P|game}}system.cfg</code>. |
− | # | + | # Find and change <code>g_language = xxxx</code>. Where <code>xxxx</code> is the language officially supported by the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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===[https://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php NTCore 4GB Patch]=== | ===[https://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php NTCore 4GB Patch]=== | ||
{{++}} Crysis 2 is very memory intensive. This app improves performance for Crysis 2 on 64-bit Windows systems with more than 2GB RAM by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM. | {{++}} Crysis 2 is very memory intensive. This app improves performance for Crysis 2 on 64-bit Windows systems with more than 2GB RAM by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM. | ||
+ | At least included in the Maximum Edition by default. | ||
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\SaveGames\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\Profiles\|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\SaveGames\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Every automatic checkpoint save made in the game is saved as a permanent save file. There is no way to delete these files in-game, nor are they ever overwritten on subsequent playthroughs. These files can add up to several hundred megabytes worth of permanent save files if playing through the single-player campaign more than once. | {{ii}} Every automatic checkpoint save made in the game is saved as a permanent save file. There is no way to delete these files in-game, nor are they ever overwritten on subsequent playthroughs. These files can add up to several hundred megabytes worth of permanent save files if playing through the single-player campaign more than once. | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic = always on | |anisotropic = always on | ||
|anisotropic notes = Always enabled (x8).{{cn|date=June 2019}} | |anisotropic notes = Always enabled (x8).{{cn|date=June 2019}} | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Post-process MSAA<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-the-making-of-crysis-2?page=3|title= |
+ | The Making of Crysis 2: Digital Foundry talks with Crytek on Crysis 2, CryEngine 3 and beyond.|date=2011-04-16}}</ref> applied by default, use <code>r_PostMSAA 0</code> console command to disable. | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Triple Buffering |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]] and [[#Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled|Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled]]. | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]] and [[#Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled|Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled]]. Weapon animation is capped at 30FPS. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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'''Note''' | '''Note''' | ||
{{--}} Not a permanent solution. The viewmodel FOV resets to its default value randomly after a few minutes or during certain actions such as dying, and there's some chance the camera/sprint FOV might reset at certain points as well. | {{--}} Not a permanent solution. The viewmodel FOV resets to its default value randomly after a few minutes or during certain actions such as dying, and there's some chance the camera/sprint FOV might reset at certain points as well. | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
− | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = false | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/crysis-2/crysis-2/1246 | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/crysis-2/crysis-2/1246 download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https:// | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://joao13traducoes.com/2022/01/pc-crysis-2-tribo-gamer/ download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = Online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014.<ref name="GameSpy">[https://web.archive.org/web/20171114201548/http://www.crysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=69126 Crysis - Official Community • View topic - Crysis and Crysis 2 PC Multiplayer Modes Set to Shut Down]</ref> | + | |online play notes = Online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014.<ref name="GameSpy">[https://web.archive.org/web/20171114201548/http://www.crysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=69126 Crysis - Official Community • View topic - Crysis and Crysis 2 PC Multiplayer Modes Set to Shut Down]</ref> Use OpenSpy from these two sites: [https://crysis2os.wixsite.com/official/] [http://c2community.epicgamer.org]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = true | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/08/crysis-2-dx11.html Helix Mod: Crysis 2] for better 3D support. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|vorpx = true | |vorpx = true | ||
|vorpx modes = 2D | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = | + | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game. See [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ vorpx game list] <code>Note:</code> Game is on the official list but not yet confirmed to be 3D. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash at startup due to Windows Defender=== | ||
+ | Crysis 2 may crash at startup without a message due to Windows defender finding the game's process suspicious.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/3805027864678396646/|title=windows 11 defender still causing false positive?|date=2023-09-10}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add game's executable to exceptions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2023-09-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|R}} and type in {{code|windowsdefender:}} and press OK. | ||
+ | # In the new Window press '''Virus and Threat protection''' button. | ||
+ | # Press the '''Manage settings''' button located under '''Virus & Threat protection settings''' section. | ||
+ | # Scroll down the page and press '''Add or remove exclusions''' button located under '''Exclusions''' section. | ||
+ | # Press '''+ Add an exclusion'''. button and select File from the list. | ||
+ | # Add {{file|{{p|game}}\bin32\Crysis2.exe}} the list. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===High sensitivity when using assault scope=== | ===High sensitivity when using assault scope=== | ||
{{ii}} When aiming down sights with assault scope mounted on any weapon, the sensitivity will be a lot higher than the one set in the game settings. | {{ii}} When aiming down sights with assault scope mounted on any weapon, the sensitivity will be a lot higher than the one set in the game settings. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/864976115322792173/#c1696046342857802189 this mod]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/864976115322792173/#c1696046342857802189 this mod]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/864976115322792173|title=ADS sensitivity :: Crysis 2 Maximum Edition General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} The game may set your monitor's refresh rate to its lowest supported refresh rate when in fullscreen mode, resulting in a lowered FPS when Vsync is on, and heavy screen tearing and/or stuttering even if FPS is high. This issue is separate from the issue capping the frame rate (see [[#The game is capped at 64 FPS|The game is capped at 64 FPS]]), which may also need to be addressed.<ref> | + | {{--}} The game may set your monitor's refresh rate to its lowest supported refresh rate when in fullscreen mode, resulting in a lowered FPS when Vsync is on, and heavy screen tearing and/or stuttering even if FPS is high. This issue is separate from the issue capping the frame rate (see [[#The game is capped at 64 FPS|The game is capped at 64 FPS]]), which may also need to be addressed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524143553/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1955171|title=Monitor switches to 24hz when playing Crysis 2 - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-04-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-04-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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# In the video settings, set Fullscreen and Vsync to "No." | # In the video settings, set Fullscreen and Vsync to "No." | ||
# Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] to run the game in a borderless window mode. | # Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] to run the game in a borderless window mode. | ||
− | # Mouse position may be off in the menus, simply hit alt | + | # Mouse position may be off in the menus, simply hit {{key|alt|enter}} twice to fix it. |
# You may want to use a frame limiter such as [[MSI Afterburner]] to limit the FPS to your monitor's refresh rate to prevent wasted GPU power usage. | # You may want to use a frame limiter such as [[MSI Afterburner]] to limit the FPS to your monitor's refresh rate to prevent wasted GPU power usage. | ||
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# Select the {{code|Compatibility}} tab, and check {{code|Disable fullscreen optimizations}}. | # Select the {{code|Compatibility}} tab, and check {{code|Disable fullscreen optimizations}}. | ||
# Hit {{code| apply}} and the game will now run at your monitor's native refresh rate. | # Hit {{code| apply}} and the game will now run at your monitor's native refresh rate. | ||
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===Crash to desktop when using MSI Afterburner's On Screen Display=== | ===Crash to desktop when using MSI Afterburner's On Screen Display=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Config file edit|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Config file edit|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.overclock.net/t/1317026/cant-get-my-afterburner-osd-to-work-in-crysis-solved#post_18398215|title=Can't get my afterburner OSD to work in crysis (Solved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open the MSI On-Screen Display Server program (RivaTuner Statistics Server). | # Open the MSI On-Screen Display Server program (RivaTuner Statistics Server). | ||
# Click the plus sign (or newly "add" button) and navigate to where you installed Crysis 2 and add Crysis2.exe | # Click the plus sign (or newly "add" button) and navigate to where you installed Crysis 2 and add Crysis2.exe | ||
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===Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled=== | ===Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate. Windows 7 is also affected, but only in menus (eg. pause menu). Enabling NULL appears to have no effect under Windows 7.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/</ref> | + | {{ii}} Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate. Windows 7 is also affected, but only in menus (eg. pause menu). Enabling NULL appears to have no effect under Windows 7.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/why-does-ultra-low-latency-mode-fix-stuttering-in-some-games-ryse-son-of-rome-for-example.432504/|title=forums.guru3d.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>||fix= |
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, set Low Latency Mode to Ultra for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply. | #Go to the Nvidia control panel, set Low Latency Mode to Ultra for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>||fix= |
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, set max frame rate to 1000 for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply. | #Go to the Nvidia control panel, set max frame rate to 1000 for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Apply RTSS framerate limiter<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply RTSS framerate limiter<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/gr10x0z/|title=Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=2021-03-23}}</ref>||fix= |
# Download and install [https://www.guru3d.com/files_details/rtss_rivatuner_statistics_server_download.html RivaTuner Statistics Server]. | # Download and install [https://www.guru3d.com/files_details/rtss_rivatuner_statistics_server_download.html RivaTuner Statistics Server]. | ||
# Run it. | # Run it. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:58, 4 May 2024
Developers | |
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Crytek | |
Multiplayer | Crytek UK |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
CryEngine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 22, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 86 |
IGDB | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Vehicles | Tank, Transport |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | Crysis |
Crysis | |
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Crysis | 2007 |
Crysis Warhead | 2008 |
Crysis 2 | 2011 |
Crysis 3 | 2013 |
Crysis Remastered | 2020 |
Crysis 2 Remastered | 2021 |
Crysis 3 Remastered | 2021 |
Crysis 4 | TBA |
Warnings
Crysis 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Crysis series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES Solidshield DRM. | |||
Microsoft Store | Maximum Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Maximum Edition. Included with EA Play. |
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Steam | Maximum Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |||
(unavailable) | Maximum Edition. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Maximum Edition. Region locked in Latin America. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | TAGES Solidshield DRM, 5 machine limit. |
- The original edition of Crysis 2 on Steam carries TAGES Solidshield DRM with a 5 machine limit, while the Maximum Edition contains SteamStub DRM in addition to SolidShield, although the SolidShield wrapping seems inert.[citation needed]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Edit system.cfg[2] |
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Skip log in screen
Edit game.cfg[2] |
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Change in-game language
- The game set its language based on Windows' settings by default.
Edit configuration files[citation needed] |
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Patches
Patch 1.9 prepares Crysis 2 for DX11 features and high-resolution textures. Each need to be downloaded and installed separately from the 1.9 patch. They are both included in the Maximum Edition.
Patch 1.9 can be downloaded from here.
DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade
- The DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade can be downloaded here.
- Included in Maximum Edition.
- Features
With this package the following DX11 exclusive features will be activated:
- Tessellation + Displacement Mapping
- Realistic Shadows with Variable Penumbra
- High Quality HDR Motion Blur
- Sprite Based Bokeh Depth of Field
- Parallax Occlusion Mapping
- Particles Motion Blur, Shadows and Art Updates
- Water Rendering improvements and using Tessellation + Displacement Mapping
- Requirements
- DX11 compatible graphics card with 768 MB Video Memory
- 545 MB HD space
High-Resolution Textures
- The High-Res Texture Pack can be downloaded here.
- Included in Maximum Edition.
- Features
The High-Resolution Texture Pack doubles the fidelity of many of the game's art assets.
- Requirements
- 64-bit operating system
- DirectX 9-compatible graphics card with 768 MB Video Memory
NTCore 4GB Patch
- Crysis 2 is very memory intensive. This app improves performance for Crysis 2 on 64-bit Windows systems with more than 2GB RAM by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM.
At least included in the Maximum Edition by default.
Modifications
BlackFire's Mod 2 and MaLDo HD Textures
For those who truly want to push Crysis 2's graphical fidelity to its limits, BlackFire's Mod 2 and MaLDo HD serves their needs. Note that BlackFire's Mod 2 require the MaLDo HD mod to be installed and properly configured, on the other hand the MaLDo HD mod can be used alone as it's meant to improve the vanilla game with higher quality textures, model and bugfixes, a variety of game tweaks etc.
A step by step list of instructions for BlackFire's mod is available at the mod file's description on ModDB.
Most of the download links for the MaLDo HD mod on the original blog page are dead. The files can be found elsewhere though, e.g. over at Mod DB and over at gamepressure.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis2\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/108800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis2\Profiles\ %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis2\SaveGames\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/108800/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Every automatic checkpoint save made in the game is saved as a permanent save file. There is no way to delete these files in-game, nor are they ever overwritten on subsequent playthroughs. These files can add up to several hundred megabytes worth of permanent save files if playing through the single-player campaign more than once.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | [citation needed] | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 55° vertical. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Always enabled (x8).[citation needed] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Post-process MSAA[3] applied by default, use r_PostMSAA 0 console command to disable. |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple Buffering | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate and Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled. Weapon animation is capped at 30FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Change FOV[4][citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Advanced movement and controls
There are a number of advanced control options that are not taught in the game's tutorial.[5] These include:
- Hold the sprint button (default ⇧ Shift) while aiming down sights to stabilize your aim (costs suit energy).[6][5]
- Activating armor mode (default Q) while aiming with a gun allows you to zoom in further.
- Hold the melee button (default V) for a stronger melee attack (that uses up all suit energy).[6]
- You can also use normal and heavy melee attacks while gliding (sprint + crouch), which leads to a kick.
- De-cloak just before firing a weapon, because firing from stealth would drain your energy.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 16 | Online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014.[8] Use OpenSpy from these two sites: [1] [2]. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use the Crysis 2 Community Dedicated Server Package. | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 2891, 2990, 6667, 29900, 64100 |
UDP | 27900-27901, 64100 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Crysis 2 for better 3D support. | |||
vorpX | 2D Officially supported game. See vorpx game list Note: Game is on the official list but not yet confirmed to be 3D. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
Statistic screen
The statistic-screen in the menu displays that 13 weapon-attachments are findable in single-player but in fact there are only 12. Therefore, it is not possible to achieve "100%".
Issues fixed
Crash at startup due to Windows Defender
Crysis 2 may crash at startup without a message due to Windows defender finding the game's process suspicious.[9]
Add game's executable to exceptions[10] |
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High sensitivity when using assault scope
- When aiming down sights with assault scope mounted on any weapon, the sensitivity will be a lot higher than the one set in the game settings.
Use this mod[11] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- The game may set your monitor's refresh rate to its lowest supported refresh rate when in fullscreen mode, resulting in a lowered FPS when Vsync is on, and heavy screen tearing and/or stuttering even if FPS is high. This issue is separate from the issue capping the frame rate (see The game is capped at 64 FPS), which may also need to be addressed.[12]
Override refresh rate set by game[13] |
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Run in DirectX 9[14] |
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Use Borderless Gaming |
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Disable fullscreen optimizations |
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Crash to desktop when using MSI Afterburner's On Screen Display
Config file edit[15] |
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Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled
- Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate. Windows 7 is also affected, but only in menus (eg. pause menu). Enabling NULL appears to have no effect under Windows 7.[16]
Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra[17] |
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Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel[18] |
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Apply RTSS framerate limiter[19][20] |
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Use Crysis 2 fps cap fix[21] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.66 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 3850 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 ATI Radeon HD 4870 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (108800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Threeson on 2021-03-03
- ↑ The Making of Crysis 2: Digital Foundry talks with Crytek on Crysis 2, CryEngine 3 and beyond. - last accessed on 2011-04-16
- ↑ Crysis 2 FOV, Mouse Accel & Motion Blur Fix - H3XED
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/crysis-2-nanosuit-hidden-features
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Crysis 2 manual - last accessed on May 5, 2022
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Crysis - Official Community • View topic - Crysis and Crysis 2 PC Multiplayer Modes Set to Shut Down
- ↑ windows 11 defender still causing false positive? - last accessed on 2023-09-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2023-09-10
- ↑ ADS sensitivity :: Crysis 2 Maximum Edition General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Monitor switches to 24hz when playing Crysis 2 - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2020-04-29
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2017-12-05
- ↑ Can't get my afterburner OSD to work in crysis (Solved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ forums.guru3d.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Vlad 54rus on 2021-03-23
- ↑ Verified by User:Vlad 54rus on 2021-06-17