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This page is for the original game. For the remake, see Dead Space (2023).

Dead Space
Dead Space	2008
Dead Space 2	2011
Dead Space 3	2013
Dead Space (2023)	2023

Dead Space is a singleplayer third-person shooter and survival horror game in the Dead Space series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Dead Space on TheGameEngine.org

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM v7.38.0007 DRM & SecuROM PA DRM. 4 machines limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available.
Amazon.com
Epic Games Store
GOG.com
Microsoft Store		Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Origin		Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase.
Steam		Included with EA Play (Steam). Key is located in `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Dead Space\ergc`.
(unavailable)

Monetization

Type	Notes
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service	Available via EA Play.

DLC and expansion packs

None of the DLCs were ever released for PC.^[1]

Was a mix of cosmetic and stat-altering gear.

Essential Improvements

Use Borderless Gaming

Fixes multiple issues such as high brightness and jerky mouse movement.^[2]

Instructions

Download Borderless Gaming and install it.
Navigate to the Borderless Gaming installation path and run BorderlessGaming.exe
Run the game in Windowed mode, then Alt+Tab ↹ to the Desktop and open Borderless Gaming again.
Select the game's executable from under the Applications field, then push the first Right Arrow button located at the top.
Make sure Borderless Gaming runs in the background before playing the game again.

Use DXVK to run the game on Vulkan

Locks the game at 60 FPS to prevent the bugs mentioned below.^[3] as well as fixing some graphical issues. ^[4]^[5]

DXVK
Download the latest DXVK release. Copy `d3d9.dll` from the x32 folder. Paste `d3d9.dll` into `<path-to-game>`.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%LOCALAPPDATA%\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\settings.txt
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

The file for key-bindings controls.rmp is in a binary format and requires hex editing.

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

20 save slots available.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Origin
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.

Advanced graphics settings.

Brightness settings. In exclusive fullscreen mode, game is so much brighter that even lowest value looks relatively bright.

WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.^[6]

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Game's brightness is much higher in exclusive fullscreen mode.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen		Only if your display supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz or more.^{[Note 2]}
4K Ultra HD		Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolution. Untested Cheat Engine table for subtitle scaling.
Field of view (FOV)	See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Ingame antialiasing is a simple blur shader. On/off toggle.
High-fidelity upscaling	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Double buffered in fullscreen mode, works as a 30 FPS cap otherwise. See the glossary page for proper Vsync.
60 FPS
120+ FPS	An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues mentioned below.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

In-game AA, no AF.
In-game AA, 16xAF (driver).
4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).

Field of view (FOV)

Use Widescreen Fixer^[7]

Download and install Widescreen Fixer.
Run the program
Select the Main tab, and select Dead Space from the dropdown menu
Click the settings cog next to the drop down bar
In the window this opens, enter your FOV of choice (I'd recommend 0.3)
Click Save Settings and then Close Window.
Click the Settings tab, go to 'Hotkey' at the bottom, and input your hotkey of choice (e.g. Alt+F1)
Leave the program running
Launch 'Dead Space'
When in game, press the hotkey you input in step 6.
Your FoV of choice should now be visible in game

When you look at the Widescreen Fixer program, below the Select game dropdown menu is Status. Game Running, and Fix Enabled should both be Yes if it worked correctly. Please note that the program must be kept running alongside the game for the selected FOV to work.

Creates minor issues with menus and has to be toggled on every game start with the hotkey.

Input

Input settings.

Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Two keys per action. In-game remapping is really limited; see Remapping.
Mouse acceleration		Use Dead Space Mouse Fix for raw mouse input.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support		Some menus need the mouse to accept changes or to default options.
Controller remapping		Renders most DirectInput controllers unusable.
Controller sensitivity		The command has to be manually added through the settings.txt file for the game (command unknown). Controller sensitivity is higher then what it should be at FPS higher then 30 but still playable (Xpadder could be used to lower it whilst at over 30 FPS ).
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers		Game tries its best to autoassign buttons in correct places, but often fails, leading controller to be unusable. XInput wrapping highly recommended.
Button prompts		Keyboard buttons shown if DirectInput controller used.

Additional information
Button prompts		Controller given priority for displaying on-screen buttons.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback		XInput only.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Rebinding, basic.
Rebinding, aiming.
Rebinding, RIG.

Remapping

Allow full remapping through felayga tool^{[citation needed]}

Dead Space configuration tool by felayga allows to modify keyboard and mouse binds.

Download dead space config.exe and run it.

Notes

Manual edits still required to bind wheel or unlock action for mouse binds and to bind hidden actions, such as map zoom.

Large deadzone

The game inserts large deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the Logitech Gamepad F310, which have their own deadzones.

Make deadzones smaller^[8]
Download Durazno XInput Wrapper. Extract the contents and run `Durazno.exe`. Set the AntiDeadzone option to 40%, close the program. Copy `Durazno.ini` and `xinput1_3.dll` to the installation folder. Open the game and disable Vsync. Force it through your driver control panel if you want Vsync.

Make deadzones smaller^{[citation needed]}
Start the game. Open Steam Overlay. Go to Controller Configuration. Choose Browse Configs. Go to Community tab. Choose any from ones at the top that say they fix deadzone problem.

Audio

Audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound		Up to 5.0 output.^[9]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost		Only when minimized.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Both English US and English GB are available
Simplified Chinese				Fan translation, donwload
Czech				GOG and Origin version.
French
German
Hungarian				GOG, Origin and Retail version.
Italian
Polish				GOG, Origin and Retail version. For Steam version download.
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation: download (GGames)
Russian				GOG, Origin and Retail version, download.
Spanish
Turkish				Fan translation available here
Ukrainian				Fan translation, download.

VR support

3D modes	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		See Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX	G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest
Novint Falcon

Issues fixed

High frame rate issues

An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues, including:

Problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.
Can introduce desyncing issues with extremely high framerates (300+ FPS).^[10]
Some of the UI speed is tied to FPS. If frame rate is too high, the game will slow down.
The first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable and the first Necromorph fails to spawn (in Chapter 1: New Arrivals)
Containers and crates may not be interactable.
Hair physics may "explode" and stretch unnaturally. This can be observed in the very first scene.
Doctor Challus Mercer doesn't appear (in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion)
Crashes the game during elevator use (in Chapter 7: Into the Void)
There's a risk of player getting soft-locked in landing state during zero gravity sections, game resolves this lock-up by forcibly killing the player after 5–10 seconds.
Excessive tearing due to very frequent flickering lights

Use the Nvidia Control Panel and AMD Radeon Software to set Vsync and FPS limit for Dead Space. Disable Vsync in-game. Set your monitor refresh rate to <= 120Hz. Due to engine limitations, game caps FPS at half of your refresh rate when using in-game Vsync and introduces severe input lag.

Fullscreen brightness levels are raised

The game might look brighter than it should when running in exclusive fullscreen mode on certain systems and the in-game brightness slider can't be set low enough to fix it.

Change brightness through config files^{[citation needed]}
Open `settings.txt` in the configuration file(s) location with a text editor. Change `Window.Gamma` value to a negative value, e.g. `-0.50000000`. The default value is `0.50000000`. A value of `-0.15000000` should be equivalent to the default value with proper brightness levels. Save the file.

Fixing the mouse

Use Dead Space Mouse Fix^[11]
Notes Disables mouse acceleration and uses similar sensitivity for look/aim Breaks controller look/aim support Sensitivity will wildly increase while walking on organic matter (normalizes when aiming)

Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present

Difficulty only changes itself when save at end of a chapter (save in the train).

Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu^[12]

Use CheatEngine to change the game difficulty^[13]

Run Dead Space and load your save.
Download & Open Cheat Engine
Click Open Process and attach to your running Dead Space executable.
Click Add Address Manually and enter "Dead Space.exe"+A8ADC0 (for Steam version) or "Dead Space.exe"+A88E30 (for GOG/Origin version), select Byte Type.
Change the value to 0, 1, 2, or 3, depending on the difficulty you want:

0 = Easy
1 = Medium
2 = Hard
3 = Impossible

The next time you save the game, it will save an uncorrupted file with difficulty you selected.

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	RwAudioCore	^[9]

Unlock impossible difficulty without playthrough

Modify settings.txt^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `settings.txt`. Change `Game.Played = 0` to `1`.

Save game editor

A tool by malkhal that allows players to modify their Dead Space game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded here.

Mods

First person mod

Download here. Requires CheatEngine or Cheat Evolution.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP2	Vista
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
System memory (RAM)	1 GB	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	7.5 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support	Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 9.0c compatible

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 (17470) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ At 3440x1440 and a 50 refresh, max resolution is limited to 1920x1080

References

↑ Downloadable Content for Dead Space - Dead Space Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1119973997
↑ https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2
↑ https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2
↑ https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v2.3.1
↑ Dead Space | WSGF
↑ Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r737 v3.4 r737 - last accessed on 2021-9-5
↑ Dead Space XBOX Controller/60fps Fixes - Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on 2019-04-01
↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: [DeadSpaceMouseFix] Raw Mouse Input, Easy To Install - last accessed on 2017-01-08
↑ Dead Space: Difficulty Changed Itself - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
↑ Dead Space 1 - A Fix for the "Continue bug" (PC Only) - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

[Proton_path_note-6] 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 (17470) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (17470) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note-8] At 3440x1440 and a 50 refresh, max resolution is limited to 1920x1080

[1] Downloadable Content for Dead Space - Dead Space Wiki - last accessed on May 2023

[2] ttps://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1119973997

[3] ttps://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2

[4] ttps://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2

[5] ttps://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v2.3.1

[7] Dead Space | WSGF

[9] Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r737 v3.4 r737 - last accessed on 2021-9-5

[10] Dead Space XBOX Controller/60fps Fixes - Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023

[soundsur-11] 9.0 ^9.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up

[12] Verified by User:Marioysikax on 2019-04-01

[13] Steam Community :: Guide :: [DeadSpaceMouseFix] Raw Mouse Input, Easy To Install - last accessed on 2017-01-08

[14] Dead Space: Difficulty Changed Itself - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)

[15] Dead Space 1 - A Fix for the "Continue bug" (PC Only) - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

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Developers

	EA Redwood Shores
Publishers
	Electronic Arts
Engines
	Visceral Engine
Release dates
Windows	October 20, 2008
Reception
Metacritic	87
IGDB	88
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions	None
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Shooter, Survival horror
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Horror, Sci-fi, Space
Series	Dead Space

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-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }}
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 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{GOG.com links|1312818781|dead_space}}
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/dead-space/ Dead Space on TheGameEngine.org]
 ==Availability==
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-{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, Origin | Released on 2 DVDs. TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield|v2.0.3.0}}.<br /> All retail versions require signing into an EA account in-game. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation, key, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.38.0007}} & {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. 4 machines limit. A [https://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. | Origin | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B004JHYZKQ | Origin | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0047O2L70 | Origin |  |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dead-space-2-1467b0 | unknown | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dead-space-2008-f45921 | unknown |  |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NZ90QLG3H0V | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dead_space | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space/dead-space-2 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br/>[https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-2/ Manual link for EA App purchase]. |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NZ1BL9SMVG4 | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 47780 | Steam | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}.<br /> EA account sign-in can be skipped in the Steam version for singleplayer but is still required for multiplayer. | Origin | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space/dead-space | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br/>[https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-classic/ Manual link for EA App purchase]. | |  Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1258-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 17470 | Steam, key | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br> Key is located in {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Dead Space\ergc}}. | Origin | Windows }}
-{{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| Gamesplanet | 2240-1 | Origin | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
-{{Availability/row| GMG | dead-space-2-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
-{{Availability/row| Humble | dead-space-2 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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-{{ii}} All digital versions activate on [[Origin]].
 ==Monetization==
 {{Monetization
-|ad-supported                =
+|ad-supported           =
-|cross-game bonus            = A savefile from [[Dead Space]] 1 unlocks the ''Refurbished Plasma Cutter''.
+|cross-game bonus       =
-|dlc                         =
+|dlc                    =
-|expansion pack              =
+|expansion pack         =
-|freeware                    =
+|freeware               =
-|free-to-play                =
+|free-to-play           =
-|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
-|sponsored                   =
+|sponsored              =
-|subscription                =
+|subscription           =
 |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
 }}
-{{DLC|
+===DLC and expansion packs===
-{{DLC/row| Hazard Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | Windows}}
+{{--}} None of the DLCs were ever released for PC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Downloadable_Content_for_Dead_Space|title=Downloadable Content for Dead Space - Dead Space Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-{{DLC/row| Martial Law Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | Windows }}
+{{ii}} Was a mix of cosmetic and stat-altering gear.
-{{DLC/row| Supernova Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Collector's Edition | Includes: Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun.{{note|Redeem by entering online activation code in game.}} | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Ignition Rewards | Reward for completing console exclusive ''Dead Space - Ignition''. Can be unofficially unlocked on PC, see [[#Conduit rooms not accessible|Conduit rooms not accessible]]. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Refurbished Plasma Cutter | Reward for having a ''Dead Space'' save file. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Preorder bonus | Allows to use Rivet Gun both in singleplayer or multiplayer. Unavailable to purchase. Was a bonus for preordering at GameStop. | Windows }}
-}}
-{{--}} The Dead Space 2: Severed story and Outbreak multiplayer maps package DLC are not available on the PC.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Dead_Space_2:_Severed|title=Dead Space 2: Severed - Dead Space Wiki|date=2019-04-01|snippet=Dead Space 2: Severed is a two-chapter downloadable content pack for Dead Space 2. The game takes place on Titan Station and follows the story of Gabe Weller and Lexine Weller. The DLC was released on March 1 in the U.S. and March 2 in Europe on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network for 560 Microsoft points (Now $6.99) and $6.99/€5.40 respectively.}}</ref>
+==Essential Improvements==
+===Use Borderless Gaming===
+{{++}} Fixes multiple issues such as [[#Fullscreen_brightness_levels_are_raised|high brightness]] and [[#Fixing the mouse|jerky mouse movement]].<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1119973997</ref>
+{{Fixbox|fix=
+# Download [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming] and install it.
+# Navigate to the Borderless Gaming installation path and run '''BorderlessGaming.exe'''
+# Run the game in '''Windowed''' mode, then {{key|Alt|Tab}} to the Desktop and open Borderless Gaming again.
+# Select the game's executable from under the '''Applications''' field, then push the first '''Right Arrow''' button located at the top.
+# Make sure Borderless Gaming runs in the background before playing the game again.}}
-==Essential Improvements==
 ===Use [[DXVK]] to run the game on Vulkan===
-{{Fixbox|description=Using DXVK to fix potential issues|fix=
+{{++}} Locks the game at 60 FPS to prevent the bugs [[#High frame rate issues|mentioned below]].<ref>https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2</ref> as well as fixing some graphical issues. <ref>https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2</ref><ref>https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v2.3.1</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=DXVK |fix=
 # Download the latest [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases DXVK release].
-# Copy <code>d3d9.dll</code> from the <code>x32</code> folder.
+# Copy <code>d3d9.dll</code> from the '''x32''' folder.
 # Paste <code>d3d9.dll</code> into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
-{{++}} May improve performance (such as stuttering).
-}}
-===Patch to use 4 GB on Windows 64 bits===
-{{Fixbox|description=Patch Dead Space 2 to use 4 GB RAM in 64 bits Windows|fix=
-# Download [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 NTCore 4GB Patch]
-# Apply the patch in <code>{{p|game}}</code>\'''deadspace2.exe'''
-# Play the game
-{{++}} May improve performance (such as stuttering) and prevent crashing on CPU's with more than ten cores.
-{{ii}} Requires a 64 bit Windows version.
 }}
@@ Line 111: / Line 102: @@
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\settings.txt}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\settings.txt}}
 {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 }}
+{{--}} The file for key-bindings {{file|controls.rmp}} is in a binary format and requires hex editing.
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\}}
 {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 }}
@@ Line 128: / Line 120: @@
 |epic games launcher       = false
 |epic games launcher notes =
-|gog galaxy                =
+|gog galaxy                = false
 |gog galaxy notes          =
 |origin                    = true
@@ Line 141: / Line 133: @@
 ==Video==
-{{Image|Dead Space 2 - Visuals Settings.jpg|Visuals settings.}}
+{{Image|Dead Space - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
-{{Image|Dead Space 2 - Custom Render Settings.png|Custom Render Settings}}
+{{Image|Dead Space - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.}}
+{{Image|Dead Space - Brightness.png|Brightness settings. In exclusive fullscreen mode, game is so much brighter that even lowest value looks relatively bright.}}
+{{Image|Dead Space 3x1.jpg|WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space/en Dead Space | WSGF]</ref>}}
 {{Video
-|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space-2/en
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space/en
 |widescreen wsgf award      = gold
-|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
+|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
-|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
+|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
-|4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
+|4k ultra hd wsgf award     = gold
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes=
+|widescreen resolution notes= Game's brightness is much higher in exclusive fullscreen mode.
 |multimonitor               = true
 |multimonitor notes         =
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SLMbSF-VaE|title=Dead Space 2 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Only if your display supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz or more.{{note|note=At 3440x1440 and a 50 refresh, max resolution is limited to 1920x1080}}
 |4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Subtitles too small at high resolutions|Subtitles too small at high resolutions]].
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolution. [https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=18320 Untested Cheat Engine table for subtitle scaling].
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. Changing FOV inhibits selecting things in menus.
+|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             =
@@ Line 166: / Line 161: @@
 |anisotropic notes          =
 |antialiasing               = limited
-|antialiasing notes         = On/off toggle.
+|antialiasing notes         = Ingame antialiasing is a simple blur shader. On/off toggle.
-|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling                  = false
 |upscaling tech             =
 |upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = hackable
-|vsync notes                = In-game Vsync limits frame rate to 30 FPS for all refresh rates.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref><br>See the [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync .28Vsync.29 behavior|glossary page]] for proper Vsync.
+|vsync notes                = Double buffered in fullscreen mode, works as a 30 FPS cap otherwise. See the [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync .28Vsync.29 behavior|glossary page]] for proper Vsync.
-|60 fps                     = limited
+|60 fps                     = true
-|60 fps notes               = Very high frame rate potentially causes problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.{{cn}}
+|60 fps notes               =
 |120 fps                    = limited
-|120 fps notes              =
+|120 fps notes              = An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues [[#High frame rate issues|mentioned below]].
-|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
+|ray tracing                = false
+|ray tracing notes          =
 |color blind                = unknown
 |color blind notes          =
+}}
+<gallery>
+File:Dead Space AA AF Comparison 1.jpg|In-game AA, no AF.
+File:Dead Space AA AF Comparison 2.jpg|In-game AA, 16xAF (driver).
+File:Dead Space AA AF Comparison 3.jpg|4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).
+</gallery>
+===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Fixer|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases/|title= Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r737 v3.4 r737|date=2021-9-5}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download and install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1754-widescreen-fixer-v34-r737/ Widescreen Fixer.]
+# Run the program
+# Select the ''Main'' tab, and select ''Dead Space'' from the dropdown menu
+# Click the settings cog next to the drop down bar
+# In the window this opens, enter your FOV of choice (I'd recommend 0.3)
+# Click ''Save Settings'' and then ''Close Window''.
+# Click the ''Settings'' tab, go to 'Hotkey' at the bottom, and input your hotkey of choice (e.g. Alt+F1)
+# Leave the program running
+# Launch 'Dead Space'
+# When in game, press the hotkey you input in step 6.
+# Your FoV of choice should now be visible in game
+{{ii}} When you look at the Widescreen Fixer program, below the ''Select game'' dropdown menu is ''Status''. ''Game Running'', and ''Fix Enabled'' should both be Yes if it worked correctly. Please note that the program must be kept running alongside the game for the selected FOV to work.
+{{ii}} Creates minor issues with menus and has to be toggled on every game start with the hotkey.
 }}
 ==Input==
-{{Image|Dead Space 2 - Control Settings.jpg|Control settings.}}
+{{Image|Dead Space - Input.png|Input settings.}}
+{{ii}} Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.
 {{Input
-|key remap                 = true
+|key remap                 = limited
-|key remap notes           = Unable to assign "Aim Mode (Toggle)" function to any mouse button.
+|key remap notes           = Two keys per action.<br/>In-game remapping is ''really'' limited; see [[#Remapping|Remapping]].
-|acceleration option       = hackable
+|acceleration option       = always on
-|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity|Raw mouse input fix]] to disable negative mouse acceleration.
+|acceleration option notes = Use [[#Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity|Dead Space Mouse Fix]] for raw mouse input.
 |mouse sensitivity         = true
-|mouse sensitivity notes   = See [[#Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity|Raw mouse input fix]] to fix multiple issues.
+|mouse sensitivity notes   =
 |mouse menu                = true
 |mouse menu notes          =
@@ Line 200: / Line 221: @@
 |controller support notes  =
 |full controller           = false
-|full controller notes     =
+|full controller notes     = Some menus need the mouse to accept changes or to default options.
 |controller remap          = false
-|controller remap notes    =
+|controller remap notes    = Renders most DirectInput controllers unusable.
-|controller sensitivity    = true
+|controller sensitivity    = hackable
-|controller sensitivity notes=
+|controller sensitivity notes= The command has to be manually added through the settings.txt file for the game (command unknown). Controller sensitivity is higher then what it should be at FPS higher then 30 but still playable (Xpadder could be used to lower it whilst at over 30 FPS ).
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
@@ Line 213: / Line 234: @@
 |impulse triggers          = false
 |impulse triggers notes    =
-|dualshock 4               = limited
+|playstation controllers   = unknown
-|dualshock 4 notes         = Only works if Steam Input is enabled. Requires mod for DualShock button prompts, Xbox prompts will be displayed otherwise.
+|playstation controller models =
-|dualshock prompts         = hackable
+|playstation controllers notes =
-|dualshock prompts notes   = [https://www.nexusmods.com/deadspace2/mods/62 Link to mod.] Requires [https://gamebanana.com/tools/6973 TexMod.]
+|playstation prompts       = unknown
-|light bar support         = false
+|playstation prompts notes =
+|light bar support         = unknown
 |light bar support notes   =
-|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualsense adaptive trigger support = unknown
-|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
+|dualsense haptics support  = unknown
+|dualsense haptics support notes =
+|playstation connection modes = unknown
+|playstation connection modes notes =
 |tracked motion controllers= unknown
 |tracked motion controllers notes =
 |tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 |tracked motion prompts notes =
-|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers         = true
-|other controllers notes   =
+|other controllers notes   = Game tries its best to autoassign buttons in correct places, but often fails, leading controller to be unusable.<br/>[[Glossary:Controller|XInput wrapping highly recommended]].
-|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts      = false
-|other button prompts notes=
+|other button prompts notes= Keyboard buttons shown if DirectInput controller used.
+|button prompts            = Xbox
+|button prompts notes      = Controller given priority for displaying on-screen buttons.
 |controller hotplug        = true
 |controller hotplug notes  =
 |haptic feedback           = true
-|haptic feedback notes     =
+|haptic feedback notes     = XInput only.
 |simultaneous input        = true
-|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts
+|simultaneous input notes  =
-|steam input api           = unknown
+|steam input api           = false
 |steam input api notes     =
 |steam hook input          = unknown
@@ Line 241: / Line 269: @@
 |steam input presets       = unknown
 |steam input presets notes =
-|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+|steam controller prompts  = false
 |steam controller prompts notes =
 |steam cursor detection    = unknown
 |steam cursor detection notes =
+}}
+<gallery>
+File:Dead Space - Rebinding basic.png|Rebinding, basic.
+File:Dead Space - Rebinding aiming.png|Rebinding, aiming.
+File:Dead Space - Rebinding RIG.png|Rebinding, RIG.
+</gallery>
+===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Allow full remapping through ''felayga'' tool|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix=
+{{ii}} Dead Space configuration tool by ''felayga'' allows to modify keyboard and mouse binds.
+# Download [https://github.com/felayga/deadspacething/blob/master/bin/Debug/dead%20space%20config.exe {{Code|dead space config.exe}}] and run it.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}}Manual edits still required to bind wheel or unlock action for mouse binds and to bind hidden actions, such as map zoom.
+}}
+===Large deadzone===
+{{ii}} The game inserts large deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the [[Controller:Logitech Gamepad F310|Logitech Gamepad F310]], which have their own deadzones.
+{{Fixbox|description=Make deadzones smaller|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/0/828925849283656800/|title=Dead Space XBOX Controller/60fps Fixes - Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download [https://github.com/KrossX/Durazno/releases Durazno XInput Wrapper].
+# Extract the contents and run <code>Durazno.exe</code>.
+# Set the AntiDeadzone option to 40%, close the program.
+# Copy <code>Durazno.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to the installation folder.
+# Open the game and disable Vsync. Force it through your driver control panel if you want Vsync.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Make deadzones smaller|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix=
+# Start the game.
+# Open '''Steam Overlay'''.
+# Go to '''Controller Configuration'''.
+# Choose '''Browse Configs'''.
+# Go to '''Community''' tab.
+# Choose any from ones at the top that say they fix deadzone problem.
 }}
 ==Audio==
+{{Image|Dead Space - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
 {{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
 |separate volume notes    =
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.0 output.<ref name=surroundsou>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.0 output.<ref name=soundsur>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
 |subtitles                = true
-|subtitles notes          = See [[#Subtitles too small at high resolutions|Subtitles too small at high resolutions]].
+|subtitles notes          =
 |closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
-|mute on focus lost       = true
+|mute on focus lost       = false
-|mute on focus lost notes =
+|mute on focus lost notes = Only when minimized.
-|eax support              = unknown
+|eax support              =
 |eax support notes        =
 |royalty free audio       = always on
@@ Line 271: / Line 334: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Both English US and English GB are available
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 279: / Line 342: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = hackable
-  |notes     = [https://dl.3dmgame.com/patch/12285.html Fan translation], [https://dl1.qwp365.cn/CHS/3DMGAME_Dead_space_CHS_v2.0.1.rar donwload]
+  |notes     = [https://dl.3dmgame.com/patch/12987.html Fan translation], [https://dl1.qwp365.cn/CHS/3DMGAME-Deadspace.CHS.Patch.Fix.rar donwload]
   |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Czech
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = GOG and Origin version.
+ |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 300: / Line 371: @@
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Hungarian
-  |interface = hackable
+  |interface = true
   |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = hackable
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/dead-space-2 Fan translation].
+  |notes     = GOG, Origin and Retail version.
-  |fan       = true
+  |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 316: / Line 387: @@
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Polish
-  |interface = hackable
+  |interface = true
   |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = hackable
+  |subtitles = true
- |fan       = true
+  |notes     = GOG, Origin and Retail version. For Steam version [https://steamsolo.com/guide/dead-space-spolszczenie-dead-space/ download].
-  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dead-space-2/ download].
+ |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 327: / Line 398: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = hackable
-  |notes     = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/840-traducao-dead-space-2-pt-br/ download (GGames)]
+  |notes     = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/267-tradu%C3%A7%C3%A3o-dead-space-pt-br/ download (GGames)]
   |fan       = true
 }}
@@ Line 333: / Line 404: @@
   |language  = Russian
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = hackable
+  |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Fan dubbing by CGInfo is available [http://cginfo.tv/%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B7%D1%8B/%D1%80%D1%83%D1%81%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B2%D1%83%D1%87%D0%BA%D0%B0-dead-space-2.html here].
+  |notes     = GOG, Origin and Retail version, [https://www.playground.ru/dead_space/file/rusifikator_dead_space_polnyj_dlya_steam_versii-919236 download].
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 345: / Line 416: @@
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Turkish
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation available [https://oyunceviri.net/dead-space-turkce-yama/ here]
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 351: / Line 430: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = hackable
-  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3NqBj7VB1I8KsiSzmds4W6WW4om8Edq/view?usp=sharing download].
+  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/15DVxfBFRvTcKBauthO8zi5ztpHCO7zwU/view?usp=sharing download].
   |fan       = true
   |ref       =
 }}
-}}
-==Network==
-{{Network/Multiplayer
-|local play           =
-|local play players   =
-|local play modes     =
-|local play notes     =
-|lan play             = unknown
-|lan play players     =
-|lan play modes       =
-|lan play notes       =
-|online play          = false
-|online play players  = 8
-|online play modes    = Versus
-|online play notes    = 4v4.<br>Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/a-h|title=Online Services Shutdown - A-H|date=2023-06-10|snippet=December 8, 2023<br>Dead Space 2 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360}}</ref>
-|asynchronous         =
-|asynchronous notes   =
-}}{{Network/Connections
-|matchmaking        =
-|matchmaking notes  =
-|p2p                =
-|p2p notes          =
-|dedicated          =
-|dedicated notes    =
-|self-hosting       =
-|self-hosting notes =
-|direct ip          =
-|direct ip notes    =
-}}{{Network/Ports
-|tcp  =
-|udp  =
-|upnp =
 }}
 ==VR support==
 {{VR support
-|gg3d name                   =
+|gg3d name                   = Dead Space
 |native 3d gg3d award        =
 |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
-|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
+|tridef 3d gg3d award        = platinum
-|iz3d gg3d award             =
+|iz3d gg3d award             = bronze
 |native 3d                   = unknown
 |native 3d notes             =
 |nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
-|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Very poor native support; see [[#Nvidia 3D Vision|Nvidia 3D Vision]] to fix.
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/dead-space-3d-vision-fix-update.html Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update].
-|tridef 3d                   = unknown
+|tridef 3d                   = true
 |tridef 3d notes             =
-|iz3d                        = unknown
+|iz3d                        = true
 |iz3d notes                  =
 |vorpx                       = true
@@ Line 418: / Line 464: @@
 |3rd space gaming vest       = true
 |3rd space gaming vest notes =
-|novint falcon               =
+|novint falcon               = true
 |novint falcon notes         =
 |trackir                     =
@@ Line 430: / Line 476: @@
 |play area room-scale        =
 |play area room-scale notes  =
-}}
-===[[Glossary:Nvidia 3D Vision|Nvidia 3D Vision]]===
-{{ii}} Dead Space 2 has mediocre Nvidia 3D Vision support out of the box.
-{{++}} It has however been modded by HeliX to the point where it can be considered a 3D Vision showcase game. You can play with any convergence and depth.
-{{Fixbox|description=Use Helix Mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Install [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/dead-space-2-3d-vision-fix.html Dead Space 2 3D Vision Fix].
-# If you're playing through Steam or Origin, disable the overlay.
 }}
 ==Issues fixed==
-===Stuttering===
+===High frame rate issues===
-{{Fixbox|description=Use DXVK|fix=
+{{ii}}  An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues, including:
-Use [[#Use DXVK to run the game on Vulkan|DXVK]] to run the game in Vulkan.
+* Problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.
-}}
+* Can introduce desyncing issues with extremely high framerates (300+ FPS).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=2019-04-01}}</ref>
+* Some of the UI speed is tied to FPS. If frame rate is too high, the game will slow down.
-{{Fixbox|description=Manually lock the game to using only a certain amount of threads||collapsed=yes|fix=
+* The first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable and the first Necromorph fails to spawn (in Chapter 1: New Arrivals)
-{{ii}} When using VSync,the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only(typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerate dips on some systems while traversing through the map
+* Containers and crates may not be interactable.
+* Hair physics may "explode" and stretch unnaturally. This can be observed in the very first scene.
-Making affinity changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game):
+* Doctor Challus Mercer doesn't appear (in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion)
-# Edit your preferred shortcut for launching the game (desktop and/or start menu)
+* Crashes the game during elevator use (in Chapter 7: Into the Void)
-# In the target field, set the following (just put the default contents in double quotes and prepend cmd.exe /C ...):
+* There's a risk of player getting soft-locked in landing state during zero gravity sections, game resolves this lock-up by forcibly killing the player after 5–10 seconds.
-* For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}}
+* Excessive tearing due to very frequent flickering lights
-* For a 4/8 and 8/8 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fe "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}}
-* For a 6/6 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 3e "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}}
-* For a 6/12 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 7fe "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}}
-* For a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fffe "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}}
-Verify correct affinity by launching the game and checking affinity in task manager (see beginning).
-To be used in Steam launch options, to launch the game directly from Steam, it must be a little different:
-* Ex. for a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher {{code|C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity FFFE "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe" %command%}}
-}}
-===Game crashes on CPU's with more than ten cores===
-{{Fixbox|description=Use a Custom DxWrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1819272446|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix for game crashing at startup with modern processors (> 10 cores)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2023-05-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2995-dead-space-2-custom-dxwrapper/ Dead Space 2 Custom DxWrapper].
-# Unzip the contents to {{p|game}} next to {{file|deadspace2.exe}}.
-'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} Some users with newer Intel CPUs (those with a mixture of performance and efficiency cores) are experiencing shadow flickering issues with this fix.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadSpace/comments/y3kxrl/comment/isizz2d|title=Does anyone know how to fix this texture flickering in Dead Space 2? (specs in comments)|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>|collapsed=yes|fix=
-# Download the [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install Windows ADK].
-# During installation, it gives the option to select multiple tools; the only one needed is ''Compatibility Administrator''.
-# Once installed, open the Start Menu folder named Windows Kits, and launch Compatiblity Administrator (32-bit).
-# Select the new database under custom databases.
-# Click the database menu > Create New > Application Fix.
-# Provide the full path of {{file|deadpspace2.exe}} and give it a name of choosing.
-# Skip past the compatibility mode options.
-# In compatibility fixes select '''ProcessorCountLieForHybridCPU'''.
-# Save the database from the '''Database''' menu and give it a name when prompted.
-# Select File > Install. Now the fix will automatically be applied whenever the game is launched.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|1=WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" %command%}} [[command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/issues/5927|title=Certain Games will not launch via Proton If you have a high CPU Thread Count but will on native Windows|date=2022-12-14|reason=}}</ref>|fix=
-{{ii}} Only applicable to Linux users, since it depends on functionality present in the proton compatibility layer.
-}}
-===Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity===
-{{ii}} The game has negative mouse acceleration and a sensitivity that is dependent on the frame rate, which leads to inconsistent movement when the performance is not stable. Horizontal sensitivity is also much higher than vertical sensitivity.
-{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/976-dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix]|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the Nvidia Control Panel and AMD Radeon Software to set Vsync and FPS limit for Dead Space. Disable Vsync in-game. Set your monitor refresh rate to <= 120Hz.
-{{++}} Fixes mouse issues by adding raw mouse input.
+{{ii}} Due to engine limitations, game caps FPS at half of your refresh rate when using in-game Vsync and introduces severe input lag.
-{{--}} Does not work properly in the zero-g areas.
-{{--}} Causes the game to crash when playing as a Necromorph in multiplayer.
 }}
-===Subtitles too small at high resolutions===
+===Fullscreen brightness levels are raised===
-{{ii}} Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small at higher resolutions.
+{{ii}} The game might look brighter than it should when running in exclusive fullscreen mode on certain systems and the in-game brightness slider can't be set low enough to fix it.
+{{Fixbox|description=Change brightness through config files|ref={{cn|date=2023-08-06|reason=}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=18898 Cheat Engine table]|ref=|fix=
+# Open {{file|settings.txt}} in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] with a text editor.
+# Change {{code|Window.Gamma}} value to a negative value, e.g. {{code|-0.50000000}}. The default value is {{code|0.50000000}}. A value of {{code|-0.15000000}} should be equivalent to the default value with proper brightness levels.
+# Save the file.
 }}
-===No suit unlocked for higher difficulty completion===
+===Fixing the mouse===
-{{ii}} Upon completing the game on higher difficulties, you should unlock Soldier Suit<sup>(Hardcore)</sup> and Arctic Security Suit<sup>(Zealot)</sup>. These do not unlock unless you complete the game in a single play through.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=830188980|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: &#91;DeadSpaceMouseFix&#93; Raw Mouse Input, Easy To Install|date=2017-01-08}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} '''Notes'''
-{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Save game editor|Save game editor]]|ref=|fix=
+{{++}} Disables mouse acceleration and uses similar sensitivity for look/aim
+{{--}} Breaks controller look/aim support
+{{--}} Sensitivity will wildly increase while walking on organic matter (normalizes when aiming)
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Manually edit gamefiles to unlock suits||ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029032110/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1771548&page=2#post21387422|title=Your rewards for Zealot and Hard Core are HERE - Steam Users' Forums|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|collapsed=yes|fix=
+===Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present===
-# Navigate to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code>.
+{{ii}} Difficulty only changes itself when save at end of a chapter (save in the train).
-# Edit the <code>settings.txt</code> file.
+{{Fixbox|description=Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151025155325/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1743968 Dead Space: Difficulty Changed Itself - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
-# Look for the lines containing <code>Controls.AcL.X</code> and <code>Controls.AcL.Y</code>, which dictate achievement progress.
-# These values are shown in hexadecimal. Temporarily convert them into binary (a string of length 32 containing 1s and 0s) to start working on them.
-# Flip bit 17 of <code>Controls.AcL.X</code> to 1 to unlock the Mission Impossible achievement (beat the game on Zealot) and the Arctic Security Suit.
-# Flip bit 14 of <code>Controls.AcL.Y</code> to 1 to unlock the Hard to the Core achievement (beat the game on Hardcore), Soldier Suit, and Hand Cannon.
-# Don't forget to convert the binary back into hexadecimal before saving the settings file.
-'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} This fix can also be used to unlock Hardcore difficulty early without beating the game once prior, by modifying <code>Controls.AcL.X</code>.
 }}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use CheatEngine to change the game difficulty|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704223644/https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadSpace/comments/7lyrjs/dead_space_1_a_fix_for_the_continue_bug_pc_only/|title=Dead Space 1 - A Fix for the "Continue bug" (PC Only) - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-===Elite Security Suit disappears===
+# Run Dead Space and load your save.
-{{--}} Buying the Zealot Suit DLC would cause the Elite Security Suit to disappear from the safe (cannot retain both suits together).
+# Download & Open [https://www.cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine]
+# Click <code>Open Process</code> and attach to your running Dead Space executable.
-{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Save game editor|Save game editor]] to fix|ref=|fix=
+# Click <code>Add Address Manually</code> and enter <code>"Dead Space.exe"+A8ADC0</code> (for Steam version) or <code>"Dead Space.exe"+A88E30</code> (for GOG/Origin version), select <code>Byte</code> Type.
-}}
+# Change the value to 0, 1, 2, or 3, depending on the difficulty you want:
+:* 0 = Easy
-===Cannot respec power nodes at the bench===
+:* 1 = Medium
-{{ii}} If the {{key|R}} key binding gets changed to something else, it can break the ability to use respec in chapter seven. This tool fixes this problem by allowing to assign another key instead.
+:* 2 = Hard
+:* 3 = Impossible
-{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/montoner0/DS2RespecKeyFix Dead Space 2 Respec Key Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193145892|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Respec button bug workaround|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} The next time you save the game, it will save an uncorrupted file with difficulty you selected.
-{{ii}} Ensure that the game is not running during this procedure otherwise it won't work.
 }}
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 |mantle support         =
 |mantle support notes   =
-|metal support          =
-|metal support notes    =
 |vulkan versions        =
 |vulkan notes           =
 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
-|shader model versions  = 3.0
+|shader model versions  = 3
 |shader model notes     =
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
-|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows arm app        = false
 |windows exe notes      =
 |macos intel 32-bit app =
 |macos intel 64-bit app =
-|macos arm app          = unknown
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux 32-bit executable=
 |linux 64-bit executable=
-|linux arm app          = unknown
 |linux executable notes =
 }}
@@ Line 579: / Line 567: @@
 |physics notes    =
 |audio            = RwAudioCore
-|audio notes      = <ref name=surroundsou />
+|audio notes      = <ref name=soundsur />
 |interface        =
 |interface notes  =
@@ Line 590: / Line 578: @@
 }}
-===Activation limits===
+===Unlock impossible difficulty without playthrough===
-{{ii}} EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of five computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.overclock.net/t/923718/warning-dead-space-2-drm-install-limit/70|title=WARNING: Dead Space 2 DRM Install limit - Page 8|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify settings.txt|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
-{{ii}} To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet.
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
+# Open {{file|settings.txt}}.
-{{Fixbox|description=See [[Digital_rights_management_(DRM)#Solidshield|Solidshield]]}}
+# Change <code>Game.Played = 0</code> to {{code|1}}.
-{{Fixbox|description=De-authorize game (Windows Vista and Windows 7)|ref=<ref name="ds2deauthorize">[http://archive.is/FidKq Dead Space 2 - Deauthorizing Dead Space 2 on PC]</ref>|fix=
-# Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar.
-# Select All Programs.
-# Click on Games.
-# Click on Games Explorer.
-# Right-click on the Dead Space 2 icon.
-# Click on Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=De-authorize game (Windows XP)|ref=<ref name="ds2deauthorize"/>|fix=
-# Click on the Start menu on the Windows Taskbar.
-# Select All Programs
-# Find the EA Games folder.
-# Roll over the Dead Space 2 folder.
-# Click on the Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine option.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall the game|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix=}}
-===Modifications===
+===Save game editor===
+{{ii}} A tool by ''malkhal'' that allows players to modify their Dead Space game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded [https://github.com/malkhal/Dead-Space-PC-Save-Editor/releases here].
-===Conduit rooms not accessible===
-{{ii}} There are four special rooms in the game that are unlocked by completing the Dead Space Ignition tie-in, which is not available for Windows.<ref>[https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Conduit_rooms Conduit rooms | Dead Space Wiki | Fandom]</ref>
-{{ii}} In order to make this workaround effective, you must have beaten the game at least once.{{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}
-{{ii}} If need to install any fanmade translation patchs which modify <code>DS2DAT3.DAT</code> packed file, replace before installing localization.
-{{Fixbox|description=Use unlocker|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619104018/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1812570 Unlocked conduit rooms in DS2 PC version? Hell Yeah!! - Steam Users' Forums] (archived)</ref>|fix=
-# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2340-dead-space-2-conduit-rooms-unlocker/ Dead Space 2 Conduit Rooms Unlocker].
-# Extract the contents to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
-# Run {{file|DS2Patcher.bat}} to apply the fix.
-}}
-===Miscellaneous===
-===Weapons and suits unlocked at start===
-{{ii}} In the latest versions DLC items are available for free in the shop, negating the need to find schematics. Either ignore them, or buy all and store in safe. The methods below remove them entirely.
-{{Fixbox|description=Downgrade the game to remove the DLC|ref=|fix=
-# Make a backup of <code>deadspace2.exe</code>
-# For Steam/Origin: turn automatic game updates off.
-# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2996-dead-space-2-retail-version-10/ Dead Space Retail EXE].
-# Reset the keybindings to default.
-'''Notes'''
+==Mods==
-{{--}} Not compatible with Widescreen Fixer.
+===First person mod===
-{{ii}} If you are experiencing "Solar Array Elevator Glitch", just exit to main menu and then hit continue.
+Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/deadspace/mods/37 here]. Requires CheatEngine or Cheat Evolution.
-}}
-===Save game editor===
-{{ii}} A tool that allows players to modify their Dead Space 2 game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded [https://github.com/r3sus/Dead-Space-2-PC-Save-Editor/tree/master/download here].
-{{++}} Can unlock access to items in the PC version that were previously exclusive to the console versions, which are the Hacker Suit and Hacker Contact Beam (required a save file from Dead Space: Ignition, which is not on PC), the Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun (exclusive to Collector's Edition owners), Rivet Gun (Pre-order bonus).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-03|comment=}}</ref>
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 648: / Line 596: @@
 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS    = XP SP2, Vista, 7
+|minOS    = XP SP2
 |minCPU   = Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
-|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 4000+
+|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 3000+
-|minRAM   = 1 GB (XP)<br/> 2 GB (Vista, 7)
+|minRAM   = 1 GB
-|minHD    = 10 GB
+|minHD    = 7.5 GB
-|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 6800
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT
 |minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1600 Pro
 |minVRAM  = 256 MB
@@ Line 660: / Line 608: @@
 |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
-|recOS    =
+|recOS    = Vista
-|recCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo
+|recCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
-|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
+|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
-|recRAM   =
+|recRAM   = 2 GB
+|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
+|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
+|recVRAM  =
+|recDX    =
+|recSM    =
 |notes    =
 }}
 {{References}}