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+ | {{disambig|the original 2007 PC release|the remaster|[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Halo 2 cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bungie}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bungie}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Pi Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Pi Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Hired Gun|Windows|ref=<ref>[https://www.halopedia.org/Hired_Gun Hired Gun - Halopedia, the Halo wiki]</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Halo Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Halo Engine}} | ||
− | |release dates= | + | |release dates= |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 17, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 17, 2007}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|halo-2|72}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|halo-2|81}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Tank}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Halo }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 4262 | ||
+ | |lutris = halo-2 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Halo 2 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 15499 | ||
|wikipedia = Halo_2 | |wikipedia = Halo_2 | ||
+ | |winehq = 5212 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = It is a port of the 2004 Xbox game of the same name. It includes all downloadable maps from the Xbox version and its add-ons, with the exception of two from the Blastacular Pack (Tombstone and Desolation), although they can be downloaded from [[#Halo 2 Xbox exclusive|community mirrors]]. | ||
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+ | The PC port is also known as '''''Halo 2 Vista''''' or '''''H2V''''', as it was advertised as a Windows Vista exclusive, as prominently mentioned on the front cover. Despite this, a [https://web.archive.org/web/20081109113202/http://agentsmithak.tripod.com/halo2_xp_patch.html workaround] exists to run the game (without [[Games for Windows Live]] functionality) on Windows XP. | ||
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+ | |current state = The Halo 2 ''Live'' master server went down in 2015 with no indication of its return. See [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Modding tools provided on disc. |
− | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://halopedia.org Halopedia] - A very detailed wiki for everything Halo related |
{{mm}} [http://halo.bungie.org/ Halo.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Halo fan sites around | {{mm}} [http://halo.bungie.org/ Halo.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Halo fan sites around | ||
{{mm}} [http://h2v.halomaps.org/ Halo Maps] - A fan site for downloading mods and maps for Halo 2 Vista | {{mm}} [http://h2v.halomaps.org/ Halo Maps] - A fan site for downloading mods and maps for Halo 2 Vista | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.halo2vista.com H2v Hub] - Central Hub of the Halo 2 PC community | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://1drv.ms/f/s!AnUGdrLqzzCnanfnQmS-OK2T0aQ H2MT Repository] - A massive collection of custom maps, mods, tools, & assets | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, key, activation | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, key, activation | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125230313/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-2-PC/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8044d53080f|title=Halo 2 (PC) - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=true}} |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Patches=== |
− | The latest patch is | + | {{ii}} The latest patch is 1.01. It is strongly recommended to let the GFWL client auto-update Halo 2. If problems appear, it can be downloaded manually from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/61-halo-2-patch/ here]. |
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+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] to toggle the intro|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} | ||
− | === | + | ===Install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE client=== |
− | + | {{ii}} It is essential to install the latest GFWL client '''before''' installing Halo 2, as the version on the disc is broken. | |
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable. | ||
+ | # Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace. | ||
+ | # Install the [http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.exe Games for Windows Marketplace Client]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Project Cartographer=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Project Cartographer is an unofficial multiplayer mod which provides an alternative to the now defunct Games for Windows - LIVE platform for Halo 2 Vista. It allows players to use the Network tab as a server browser and connect via peer-to-peer (P2P) networking. This is a fast and streamlined solution as compared with available LAN gaming solutions, as it retains almost all original ''Live'' multiplayer functionality. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds a wide variety of extra features into the game itself. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://cartographer.online/ Official project website] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.halo2.online/threads/project-cartographer-feature-add-ons-to-halo-2.2149/ Features] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://github.com/PermaNulled/cartographer Source code] | ||
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+ | ===Halo 2 Reclaimed=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Halo 2 Reclaimed aims to make the game as close to the original Xbox version as possible. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes weapon fire rates for higher tickrates. | ||
+ | {{++}} Replaces many assets with Xbox version counterparts. | ||
+ | {{++}} Compatible with Project Cartographer. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-2-reclaimed ModDB] | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Microsoft\Halo 2\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\Halo 2\Saved Games\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Halo2 Graphics.jpg|In-game graphics settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{ii}} Halo 2 in windowed mode can support almost any resolution which matches that of the desktop. |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/halo-2 | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] with <code>-hiresfix</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] with <code>-hiresfix</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] with <code>-hiresfix</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] with <code>-hiresfix</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Default is 70°. Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] for up to 110°. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] to resize the window independently of game settings. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming] or [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Can be | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. Can be improved to 8x through the graphics card control panel. Enhanceable to [[HSAA]] + [[SGSSAA|TrSSAA]] on Nvidia systems. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | | | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | | | + | |vsync = always on |
− | | | + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default but broken on Windows 7 and up. The game's Vsync may cause heavy stuttering or not stop screen tearing at all. Force Vsync using graphics card control panel or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3DOverrider]. |
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
+ | |60 fps notes = Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] for 60 FPS cutscenes. The Opening logos and Credits are rendered at 30FPS. | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = The game is not designed to go above 60 FPS. Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]'s FPS limiter. | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|Halo2 Keyboard.jpg|In-game general keyboard settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Halo2 Remapping.jpg|In-game keyboard remapping settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Halo2 Controller.jpg|In-game controller settings.}} | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Aim assist is always enabled for controllers. It can be disabled using [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]. |
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− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = For issues with custom keyboard binding, rebind from southpaw/left-handed preset.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619125311/http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?3428-Problem-with-Keyboard-Setup|title=Problem with Keyboard Setup|date=2017-05-06}}</ref> {{key|End}} cannot be bound, and {{key|Home}} is reserved by Games For Windows Live. |
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = On by default. Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] to enable raw mouse input. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = Can be forced to exceed the max of 10 using [http://www.halo2vista.com/downloads/ Super Sensitivity]. | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = XInput controllers only. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = hackable |
− | |controller remap notes = Can | + | |controller remap notes = Can be implemented using [https://github.com/KrossX/Durazno Durazno] or [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. |
+ | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= Can be forced to exceed the max of 10 using [http://www.halo2vista.com/downloads/ Super Sensitivity]. | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | + | |xbox prompts = true | |
− | + | |xbox prompts notes = Xbox 360 controller prompts by default. Xbox one prompts can be obtained using [https://www.mediafire.com/file/8v9tvppendco0sx/Xbox_One_Controller_Patch.zip/file Xbox One controller prompt icon patch] | |
− | ===[[ | + | |impulse triggers = false |
− | + | |impulse triggers notes = | |
− | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable | |
− | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Can be implemented using [https://ryochan7.github.io/ds4windows-site/ DS4 Windows] or [[Controller:DualShock 4#Steam|Steam Input]]. | |
− | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable | |
− | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Can be implemented using [https://www.mediafire.com/file/dk3165o2w31f1on/Dualshock_Controller_Patch.zip/file Dualshock controller prompt icon patch]. | |
− | # | + | |light bar support = false |
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = hackable | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = Older DirectInput controllers can be used with [http://www.x360ce.com/ x360ce]. | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = Keyboard controls can be disabled using [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] options menu. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|Halo2 Audio.jpg|In-game audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output. |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Only for cutscenes. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = hackable |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = Set ''5.1 speakers'' in options and use [[DSOAL]] for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6r4tLm7Qp0 Halo 2 Vista w/ Project Cartographer & 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Using Project Cartographer, the menu is completely in Chinese, save for "Online" and "Cartographer". Not sure if this is Traditional or Simplified Chinese as I don't know the tongue. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Using Project Cartographer, the menu is completely in German, save for "Online" and "Cartographer". | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Apparently, the game has a dub but, I couldn't get it to work. Also, the menu is in English (Probably a problem on my end). Tested using Project Cartographer. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Using Project Cartographer, the menu is completely in Korean, save for "Online" and "Cartographer". Also has cut off text at the end of each label. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Depends on installation disc. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Mexican Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Depends on installation disc. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play). | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = hackable | ||
+ | |local play players = 16 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. Requires [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]. | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 16 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 16 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official GFWL multiplayer service was shut down; use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = An unofficial update by the same people who made Project Cartographer is available [https://web.archive.org/web/20170522140508/http://www.halo2vista.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=4708 here]. | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 53, 80, 443, 3074 | ||
+ | |udp = 53, 88, 1000-1006, 3074 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Port range <code>1000-1006</code> is required by Project Cartographer to host. See [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] | ||
+ | {{ii}} Specific details can be found [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/829473 here] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = Halo 2 | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = platinum | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See also: [https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1024592/halo-2-black-screen-with-3d-vision-fix-/ Halo 2 3D-Vision and Black Screen Fix] | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = false | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = false | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, read important notes in the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/halo-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |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 = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===No VoIP support=== | ||
+ | {{--}} VoIP support was broken in one of the many GFWL client updates. Repairing it is on Project Cartographer's to do list and not yet implemented.{{cn}} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A list of common fixes is available [https://halo2.online/help/install/ here]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Installation issues=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run <code>startup.exe</code> on the DVD in Vista [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==="One of the installation steps failed" error=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} You may receive this error message during installation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Exit the installer. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>redists</code> folder on the game DVD. | ||
+ | # Run <code>vcredist.msi</code> as an administrator. | ||
+ | # After it has finished restart the game installer and it should proceed normally. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==="LIVE gaming on Windows failed to initialise" error=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This occurs on Windows 8 and later. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | Download and install these files: [http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/xliveredist.msi xliveredist.msi], [http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlclient.msi gfwlclient.msi] and [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=5E193CFE-F45A-4E29-B6B7-984E7802C639&displaylang=en wllogin_**.msi] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Sign-in error=== | ===Sign-in error=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Close Xfire before signing in|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} | |
+ | |||
+ | ===Artifacting or flashing on Nvidia cards=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update Nvidia drivers to 337.88 or newer|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Extreme mouse lag/jittering=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]] to limit the frame rate to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Heavy stuttering=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Native Vsync implementation (enabled by default) is very bad and can cause stuttering even with required 60 FPS. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force proper Vsync using [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3DOverrider] or your graphics card control panel|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game text is garbled or disappears=== | ||
+ | {{--}} When running the game in windowed mode at 2K and 4K resolutions, there are issues with text breaking or disappearing completely. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix high resolution issues|ref=<ref>[https://www.halo2.online/threads/project-cartographer-update-v0-5-changelog.2759/ Project Cartographer Update : v0.5 Changelog | Project Cartographer]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]. | ||
+ | # Launch <code>halo2.exe</code> with the <code>-hiresfix</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game does not save refresh rate of monitor=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The game will not save your preferred refresh rate (120 Hz, 144 Hz, etc.) when you select it from the video settings. It defaults to 60 Hz each time the game reopens and has to be set again.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/PermaNulled/cartographer/issues/149|title=Game does not save refresh rate of monitor and has to be set upon each game launch · Issue #149 · PermaNulled/cartographer|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force refresh rate on startup|ref=<ref>[https://halo2.online/threads/project-cartographer-v0-5-2-1-update-and-changelog.3021/ Project Cartographer v0.5.2.1 Update and Changelog | Project Cartographer]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]. | ||
+ | # Run the game, and click on '''Cartographer''' from the main menu, or press {{key|Home}}. | ||
+ | # Open the '''Advanced Settings''' menu. | ||
+ | # Open '''Other Settings''', and select '''Refresh Rate'''. | ||
+ | # Use the buttons to set the default refresh rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Some leaves on trees do not render=== |
− | + | {{ii}} This issue is specific to Nvidia graphics cards. | |
− | = | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Project Cartographer|Project Cartographer]]|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Fixed in a future update.<ref>[https://github.com/PermaNulled/cartographer/issues/93 Some leaves on trees do not render specifically Delta Halo (05a_deltaapproach.map) · Issue #93 · PermaNulled/cartographer]</ref> | |
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===MSAA causes white lines on geometry=== |
− | + | {{ii}} This issue is specific to Nvidia graphics cards. | |
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1095882/geforce-drivers/halo-2-pc-has-two-nvidia-specific-issues/post/5974601/#5974601 Halo 2 Shader Override]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1095882/geforce-drivers/halo-2-pc-has-two-nvidia-specific-issues/post/5974601/#5974601|title=Halo 2 PC has two Nvidia specific issues - GeForce Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |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 = 3 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = Havok | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Windows Media Player | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Only for logos, and credits. | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Games for Windows - LIVE | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Play without [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Games for Windows Live can be disabled as an alternative to using a [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Creating a local profile|local profile]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Halo 2 Vista XLiveless|ref=<ref>http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?16074-Halo-2-Vista-XLiveless</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/432-halo-2-vista-xliveless/ Halo 2 Vista XLiveless]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Command-line arguments=== | ||
+ | {{Help|Commandline}}<ref>[https://halo2.online/help/install/ Install | Project Cartographer]</ref> | ||
+ | {{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-windowed|Runs the game in windowed mode.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-novsync|Disables Vsync. May improve the game performance.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-monitor:X|Allows users to move the game between monitors when running in full screen. Replace X with monitor number (found in Windows Display Settings).}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-nosound|Runs the game without audio.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Example map=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Example is a map not included in Halo 2 by default, but is present on the Halo 2 install disc and can be obtained by installing and using the Halo 2 map editor. Example is the only multiplayer map to include Fuel Rod Cannons, and includes custom "silenced" SMGs that are quieter than the ones in other maps and have laser pointers. Example is the smallest map in any Halo game and is unusually dense with explosives. Can also be directly downloaded [http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/Example.map here] (for those that don't want to install the editor). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Maps ported from other Halo Games=== | ||
+ | Maps that are buggy and/or of low quality are excluded from this list. | ||
+ | ====Halo 2 Xbox exclusive==== | ||
+ | *[http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/desolation.map Desolation] | ||
+ | *[http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/tombstone.map Tombstone] | ||
+ | ====Halo 1==== | ||
+ | *[http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/bloodgulch.map Bloodgulch] (more faithful then Coagulation) | ||
+ | *[http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/Chill%20Out.map Chill Out] | ||
+ | *[http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/prisoner%201.1.map Prisoner] | ||
+ | *[http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/SideWinder.map SideWinder] | ||
+ | *[http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/wizard.map Wizard] | ||
+ | ====Halo 3==== | ||
+ | *[http://www.h2maps.net/Cartographer/CustomMaps/guardian.map Guardian] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = Vista | |minOS = Vista | ||
|minCPU = 2 GHz | |minCPU = 2 GHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 7 GB | |minHD = 7 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6100 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6100 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X700 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X700 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | | | + | |recRAM = 2 GB |
|recHD = 10 GB | |recHD = 10 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 10 | |recDX = 10 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Halo 2 can be played on Windows XP by following [https://web.archive.org/web/20081109113202/http://agentsmithak.tripod.com/halo2_xp_patch.html this tutorial] (Games for Windows - LIVE features will be disabled). | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 18:17, 12 May 2024
This page is for the original 2007 PC release. For the remaster, see Halo 2: Anniversary.
Developers | |
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Bungie | |
Pi Studios | |
Windows | Hired Gun[1] |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Halo Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 17, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Tank |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Halo |
Halo | |
---|---|
Halo: Combat Evolved | 2003 |
Halo 2 | 2007 |
Halo: Spartan (series) | |
Halo Online | 2015* |
Halo 5: Forge | 2016 |
Halo Wars (series) | |
Halo Recruit | 2017 |
Halo: The Master Chief Collection (series) | |
Halo Infinite | 2021 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Halo 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Halo series.
It is a port of the 2004 Xbox game of the same name. It includes all downloadable maps from the Xbox version and its add-ons, with the exception of two from the Blastacular Pack (Tombstone and Desolation), although they can be downloaded from community mirrors.
The PC port is also known as Halo 2 Vista or H2V, as it was advertised as a Windows Vista exclusive, as prominently mentioned on the front cover. Despite this, a workaround exists to run the game (without Games for Windows Live functionality) on Windows XP.
The Halo 2 Live master server went down in 2015 with no indication of its return. See Project Cartographer.
General information
- Modding tools provided on disc.
- Halopedia - A very detailed wiki for everything Halo related
- Halo.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Halo fan sites around
- Halo Maps - A fan site for downloading mods and maps for Halo 2 Vista
- H2v Hub - Central Hub of the Halo 2 PC community
- H2MT Repository - A massive collection of custom maps, mods, tools, & assets
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] |
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patch is 1.01. It is strongly recommended to let the GFWL client auto-update Halo 2. If problems appear, it can be downloaded manually from here.
Skip intro videos
Use Project Cartographer to toggle the intro[citation needed] |
---|
Install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE client
- It is essential to install the latest GFWL client before installing Halo 2, as the version on the disc is broken.
Update Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable[citation needed] |
---|
|
Project Cartographer
- Project Cartographer is an unofficial multiplayer mod which provides an alternative to the now defunct Games for Windows - LIVE platform for Halo 2 Vista. It allows players to use the Network tab as a server browser and connect via peer-to-peer (P2P) networking. This is a fast and streamlined solution as compared with available LAN gaming solutions, as it retains almost all original Live multiplayer functionality.
- Adds a wide variety of extra features into the game itself.
- Official project website
- Features
- Source code
Halo 2 Reclaimed
- Halo 2 Reclaimed aims to make the game as close to the original Xbox version as possible.
- Fixes weapon fire rates for higher tickrates.
- Replaces many assets with Xbox version counterparts.
- Compatible with Project Cartographer.
- ModDB
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Halo 2\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Halo 2\Saved Games\ |
Video
- Halo 2 in windowed mode can support almost any resolution which matches that of the desktop.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Project Cartographer with -hiresfix parameter. |
||
Multi-monitor | Use Project Cartographer with -hiresfix parameter. |
||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Project Cartographer with -hiresfix parameter. |
||
4K Ultra HD | Use Project Cartographer with -hiresfix parameter. |
||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 70°. Use Project Cartographer for up to 110°. | ||
Windowed | Use Project Cartographer to resize the window independently of game settings. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming or Project Cartographer. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA. Can be improved to 8x through the graphics card control panel. Enhanceable to HSAA + TrSSAA on Nvidia systems. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default but broken on Windows 7 and up. The game's Vsync may cause heavy stuttering or not stop screen tearing at all. Force Vsync using graphics card control panel or D3DOverrider. | ||
60 FPS | Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. Use Project Cartographer for 60 FPS cutscenes. The Opening logos and Credits are rendered at 30FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | The game is not designed to go above 60 FPS. Use Project Cartographer's FPS limiter. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
- Aim assist is always enabled for controllers. It can be disabled using Project Cartographer.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For issues with custom keyboard binding, rebind from southpaw/left-handed preset.[3] End cannot be bound, and Home is reserved by Games For Windows Live. | |
Mouse acceleration | On by default. Use Project Cartographer to enable raw mouse input. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Can be forced to exceed the max of 10 using Super Sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can be implemented using Durazno or XInput Plus. | |
Controller sensitivity | Can be forced to exceed the max of 10 using Super Sensitivity. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | Xbox 360 controller prompts by default. Xbox one prompts can be obtained using Xbox One controller prompt icon patch | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Can be implemented using DS4 Windows or Steam Input. | |
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | Can be implemented using Dualshock controller prompt icon patch. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Older DirectInput controllers can be used with x360ce. | |
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Keyboard controls can be disabled using Project Cartographer options menu. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 output. | |
Subtitles | Only for cutscenes. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Set 5.1 speakers in options and use DSOAL for binaural HRTF mixing.[4] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Using Project Cartographer, the menu is completely in Chinese, save for "Online" and "Cartographer". Not sure if this is Traditional or Simplified Chinese as I don't know the tongue. | |||
French | ||||
German | Using Project Cartographer, the menu is completely in German, save for "Online" and "Cartographer". | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Apparently, the game has a dub but, I couldn't get it to work. Also, the menu is in English (Probably a problem on my end). Tested using Project Cartographer. | |||
Korean | Using Project Cartographer, the menu is completely in Korean, save for "Online" and "Cartographer". Also has cut off text at the end of each label. | |||
Spanish | Depends on installation disc. | |||
Latin American Spanish | Depends on installation disc. |
Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 16 | Versus Use Nucleus Co-op. Requires Project Cartographer. |
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LAN play | 16 | Versus |
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Online play | 16 | Versus The official GFWL multiplayer service was shut down; use Project Cartographer. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | An unofficial update by the same people who made Project Cartographer is available here. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 53, 80, 443, 3074 |
UDP | 53, 88, 1000-1006, 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- Port range
1000-1006
is required by Project Cartographer to host. See Project Cartographer - Specific details can be found here
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See also: Halo 2 3D-Vision and Black Screen Fix | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, read important notes in the vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
No VoIP support
- VoIP support was broken in one of the many GFWL client updates. Repairing it is on Project Cartographer's to do list and not yet implemented.[citation needed]
Issues fixed
- A list of common fixes is available here.
Installation issues
Run startup.exe on the DVD in Vista compatibility mode[citation needed]
|
---|
"One of the installation steps failed" error
- You may receive this error message during installation.
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
|
"LIVE gaming on Windows failed to initialise" error
- This occurs on Windows 8 and later.
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
Download and install these files: xliveredist.msi, gfwlclient.msi and wllogin_**.msi |
Sign-in error
Close Xfire before signing in[citation needed] |
---|
Artifacting or flashing on Nvidia cards
Update Nvidia drivers to 337.88 or newer[citation needed] |
---|
Extreme mouse lag/jittering
Use Project Cartographer to limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
---|
Heavy stuttering
- Native Vsync implementation (enabled by default) is very bad and can cause stuttering even with required 60 FPS.
Force proper Vsync using D3DOverrider or your graphics card control panel[citation needed] |
---|
Game text is garbled or disappears
- When running the game in windowed mode at 2K and 4K resolutions, there are issues with text breaking or disappearing completely.
Fix high resolution issues[5] |
---|
|
Game does not save refresh rate of monitor
- The game will not save your preferred refresh rate (120 Hz, 144 Hz, etc.) when you select it from the video settings. It defaults to 60 Hz each time the game reopens and has to be set again.[6]
Force refresh rate on startup[7] |
---|
|
Some leaves on trees do not render
- This issue is specific to Nvidia graphics cards.
Use Project Cartographer |
---|
|
MSAA causes white lines on geometry
- This issue is specific to Nvidia graphics cards.
Use Halo 2 Shader Override[9] |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Windows Media Player | Only for logos, and credits. |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
- Games for Windows Live can be disabled as an alternative to using a local profile.
Halo 2 Vista XLiveless[10] |
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Command-line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.[11]
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
-windowed | Runs the game in windowed mode. |
-novsync | Disables Vsync. May improve the game performance. |
-monitor:X | Allows users to move the game between monitors when running in full screen. Replace X with monitor number (found in Windows Display Settings). |
-nosound | Runs the game without audio. |
Example map
- Example is a map not included in Halo 2 by default, but is present on the Halo 2 install disc and can be obtained by installing and using the Halo 2 map editor. Example is the only multiplayer map to include Fuel Rod Cannons, and includes custom "silenced" SMGs that are quieter than the ones in other maps and have laser pointers. Example is the smallest map in any Halo game and is unusually dense with explosives. Can also be directly downloaded here (for those that don't want to install the editor).
Maps ported from other Halo Games
Maps that are buggy and/or of low quality are excluded from this list.
Halo 2 Xbox exclusive
Halo 1
- Bloodgulch (more faithful then Coagulation)
- Chill Out
- Prisoner
- SideWinder
- Wizard
Halo 3
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6100 ATI Radeon X700 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
DirectX 10 compatible |
- Halo 2 can be played on Windows XP by following this tutorial (Games for Windows - LIVE features will be disabled).
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
References
- ↑ Hired Gun - Halopedia, the Halo wiki
- ↑ Halo 2 (PC) - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ Problem with Keyboard Setup - last accessed on 2017-05-06
- ↑ Halo 2 Vista w/ Project Cartographer & 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)
- ↑ Project Cartographer Update : v0.5 Changelog | Project Cartographer
- ↑ Game does not save refresh rate of monitor and has to be set upon each game launch · Issue #149 · PermaNulled/cartographer - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Project Cartographer v0.5.2.1 Update and Changelog | Project Cartographer
- ↑ Some leaves on trees do not render specifically Delta Halo (05a_deltaapproach.map) · Issue #93 · PermaNulled/cartographer
- ↑ Halo 2 PC has two Nvidia specific issues - GeForce Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?16074-Halo-2-Vista-XLiveless
- ↑ Install | Project Cartographer