Difference between revisions of "Dead Space 2"
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|publisher = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] | ||
|engine = Visceral engine | |engine = Visceral engine | ||
− | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> January 25, 2011<br/><sup>AUS</sup> January 27, 2011<br/><sup>EU</sup> January 28, 2011 | + | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> January 25, 2011<br /><sup>AUS</sup> January 27, 2011<br /><sup>EU</sup> January 28, 2011 |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Availability== | + | == Availability == |
{{DRM Table| | {{DRM Table| | ||
{{DRM Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Origin}} | All retail versions require signing into your EA account ingame. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account.}} | {{DRM Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Origin}} | All retail versions require signing into your EA account ingame. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account.}} | ||
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− | ==Activation Limits== | + | == Activation Limits == |
EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of 5 computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it, but you can have the game installed on any number of computers as long as only 5 at most are authorized at a time. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.<ref>http://www.overclock.net/t/923718/warning-dead-space-2-drm-install-limit/70</ref> | EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of 5 computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it, but you can have the game installed on any number of computers as long as only 5 at most are authorized at a time. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.<ref>http://www.overclock.net/t/923718/warning-dead-space-2-drm-install-limit/70</ref> | ||
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To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the internet.<ref>https://help.ea.com/article/deauthorizing-dead-space-2-on-pc</ref> | To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the internet.<ref>https://help.ea.com/article/deauthorizing-dead-space-2-on-pc</ref> | ||
− | ==Paths== | + | == Paths == |
Save games are stored in <code>C:\Users\+username+\Documents\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code>. | Save games are stored in <code>C:\Users\+username+\Documents\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code>. | ||
Settings are stored in <code>C:\Users\+username+\AppData\Local\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code>. | Settings are stored in <code>C:\Users\+username+\AppData\Local\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code>. | ||
− | ==Weapons/Armor Unlocked At Start== | + | == Weapons/Armor Unlocked At Start == |
The Steam version of Dead Space 2 includes a piece of DLC that unlocks better armor and all the weapons at the start, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty. It's recommended for full effect that on the first run through you play without this DLC. To remove this DLC, either play the game on Origin, or download the original .exe [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=28281922#post28281922 here.] | The Steam version of Dead Space 2 includes a piece of DLC that unlocks better armor and all the weapons at the start, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty. It's recommended for full effect that on the first run through you play without this DLC. To remove this DLC, either play the game on Origin, or download the original .exe [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=28281922#post28281922 here.] | ||
Simply make a backup copy of the currently installed .exe, download the old .exe, and copy it to the Dead Space 2 directory. You'll then be able to play the game with out the extra unlocks. However, it recommended that you use the newer .exe for subsequent play-thoughs, as it properly unlocks some bonus items that you normally get for completing the game. | Simply make a backup copy of the currently installed .exe, download the old .exe, and copy it to the Dead Space 2 directory. You'll then be able to play the game with out the extra unlocks. However, it recommended that you use the newer .exe for subsequent play-thoughs, as it properly unlocks some bonus items that you normally get for completing the game. | ||
− | ==Unlock Conduit Rooms== | + | == Unlock Conduit Rooms == |
There exist 4 special rooms in the game that are part of a tie in with Dead Space Ignition. Normally by completing Dead Space Ignition for either the PS3 or 360, these rooms are unlocked in the respective console version of the full games. This tie-in game isn't available for the PC, but with a few files these rooms can be made available for the games. Check out this forums post for full details: [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1812570 Unlock Conduit Rooms]. | There exist 4 special rooms in the game that are part of a tie in with Dead Space Ignition. Normally by completing Dead Space Ignition for either the PS3 or 360, these rooms are unlocked in the respective console version of the full games. This tie-in game isn't available for the PC, but with a few files these rooms can be made available for the games. Check out this forums post for full details: [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1812570 Unlock Conduit Rooms]. | ||
− | ==No Suit Unlocks for Higher Difficulty Completion== | + | == No Suit Unlocks for Higher Difficulty Completion == |
Normally upon completing the game on Hardcore or Zealot difficulty, you would unlock a special suit. Unfortunately these suits don't unlock properly, unless you happen to complete the game in a single play through. Details on unlocking each suit can be found [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21387422&postcount=16 here.] | Normally upon completing the game on Hardcore or Zealot difficulty, you would unlock a special suit. Unfortunately these suits don't unlock properly, unless you happen to complete the game in a single play through. Details on unlocking each suit can be found [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21387422&postcount=16 here.] | ||
− | ==Mouse Flings to Side of Screen== | + | == Mouse Flings to Side of Screen == |
Occasionally with certain usb controllers or devices, the mouse will fling to the far edges of the screen, preventing proper aiming. To solve this, try: | Occasionally with certain usb controllers or devices, the mouse will fling to the far edges of the screen, preventing proper aiming. To solve this, try: | ||
*Unplugging all usb controllers | *Unplugging all usb controllers | ||
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* Selectively disabling HID compliant devices in the device manager. | * Selectively disabling HID compliant devices in the device manager. | ||
− | ==Could not initialize display hardware== | + | == Could not initialize display hardware == |
− | Navigate to <br/> | + | Navigate to <br /> |
− | <code>C:\Users\+my_username+\AppData\Local\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code> <br/> | + | <code>C:\Users\+my_username+\AppData\Local\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code> <br /> |
and delete settings.txt. | and delete settings.txt. | ||
− | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq_BaseTemplate | {{SysReq_BaseTemplate | ||
|minOS_ = Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista, Windows 7 | |minOS_ = Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista, Windows 7 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
− | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
[[Dead Space]] | [[Dead Space]] | ||
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] |
Revision as of 17:26, 12 September 2012
Availability
Activation Limits
EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of 5 computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it, but you can have the game installed on any number of computers as long as only 5 at most are authorized at a time. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.[1]
To de-authorize the games on a computer, simply uninstall it, or follow these instructions:
Windows Vista/Windows 7
- 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.
Windows XP
- Click on the Start Menu on the Windows Taskbar.
- Select All Programs
- Find the EA Games folder.
- Roll over the Dead Space 2 directory.
- Click on the Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine option.
To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the internet.[2]
Paths
Save games are stored in C:\Users\+username+\Documents\EA Games\Dead Space 2\
.
Settings are stored in C:\Users\+username+\AppData\Local\EA Games\Dead Space 2\
.
Weapons/Armor Unlocked At Start
The Steam version of Dead Space 2 includes a piece of DLC that unlocks better armor and all the weapons at the start, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty. It's recommended for full effect that on the first run through you play without this DLC. To remove this DLC, either play the game on Origin, or download the original .exe here.
Simply make a backup copy of the currently installed .exe, download the old .exe, and copy it to the Dead Space 2 directory. You'll then be able to play the game with out the extra unlocks. However, it recommended that you use the newer .exe for subsequent play-thoughs, as it properly unlocks some bonus items that you normally get for completing the game.
Unlock Conduit Rooms
There exist 4 special rooms in the game that are part of a tie in with Dead Space Ignition. Normally by completing Dead Space Ignition for either the PS3 or 360, these rooms are unlocked in the respective console version of the full games. This tie-in game isn't available for the PC, but with a few files these rooms can be made available for the games. Check out this forums post for full details: Unlock Conduit Rooms.
No Suit Unlocks for Higher Difficulty Completion
Normally upon completing the game on Hardcore or Zealot difficulty, you would unlock a special suit. Unfortunately these suits don't unlock properly, unless you happen to complete the game in a single play through. Details on unlocking each suit can be found here.
Mouse Flings to Side of Screen
Occasionally with certain usb controllers or devices, the mouse will fling to the far edges of the screen, preventing proper aiming. To solve this, try:
- Unplugging all usb controllers
- Disabling vitural mouse settings
- Selectively disabling HID compliant devices in the device manager.
Could not initialize display hardware
Navigate to
C:\Users\+my_username+\AppData\Local\EA Games\Dead Space 2\
and delete settings.txt.