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|cover = Dead Rising 2 Cover.jpg | |cover = Dead Rising 2 Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Castle Games}} |
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Mercenary Technology|Windows}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Mercenary Technology|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Forge|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Forge|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2891659|title=Dead Rising 2 Developer Interview and Hands-On Preview|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2010}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-rising-2|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-rising-2|81}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Finite spend, Unlock }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Finite spend, Unlock }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Survival horror }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Survival horror, TPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead Rising }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dead Rising }} | ||
|steam appid = 45740 | |steam appid = 45740 | ||
|official site= http://www.deadrising.com/dead-rising-2/ | |official site= http://www.deadrising.com/dead-rising-2/ | ||
|hltb = 2327 | |hltb = 2327 | ||
+ | |lutris = dead-rising-2 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Dead Rising 2 | |strategywiki = Dead Rising 2 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 48368 |
|wikipedia = Dead Rising 2 | |wikipedia = Dead Rising 2 | ||
|winehq = 12142 | |winehq = 12142 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''Dead Rising 2''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Action}} {{Glossary:Survival horror}} game developed by [[Company:Blue Castle Games|Blue Castle Games]] and published by [[Company:Capcom|Capcom]]. |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was first released for Windows on September 28, 2010. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Steam version DRM switched from Games for Windows Live to Steamworks.<ref name="Steamworks">[http://www.capcom-unity.com/gregaman/blog/2015/03/16/dead-rising-2-and-off-the-record-steamworks-transition-imminent Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record Steamworks transition imminent - GregaMan > Manage Blog]</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL | | Steam | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-09-17|comment=Tested with a retail, GFWL-enabled copy. After installing the game, launching the game without the disc, a SecuROM prompt appears, asking to re-insert the disc.}}</ref> Russian release has 2 discs: one for the game itself and another for installing Russian subtitles.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Itzrealkardi1|date=2023-06-29|comment=}}</ref> | Steam | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | dead-rising-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2682-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2682-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | dead-rising-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | dead-rising-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble| dead-rising-2 | Steam | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Humble| dead-rising-2 | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 45740 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 45740 | Steam | Not purchasable in Germany. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702195534/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Dead-Rising-2/|title=Dead Rising 2 - Games For Windows|date=2022-11-16}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All non-Steam versions require {{DRM|GFWL| | + | {{ii}} All non-Steam versions require {{DRM|GFWL|activation=ssa|ZDPP=yes|local=no||SecuROM}}{{note|The Polish "Złota Edycja" version does not contain ZDPP.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-10-15|comment=After installation, there are no files related to ZDPP in the game folder.}}</ref>}}. |
{{ii}} Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).<ref name="Steamworks"/> | {{ii}} Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).<ref name="Steamworks"/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Ninja Skills Pack | | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Ninja Skills Pack | | Windows}} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} For the Russian version use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/488-dead-rising-2-russian-patch/ Russian patch 1.0.0.1]. | + | {{ii}} For the Russian version, use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/488-dead-rising-2-russian-patch/ Russian patch 1.0.0.1]. |
− | {{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [http://download.xbox.com/content/4343080e/tu10000084_10000284.cab downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run | + | {{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [http://download.xbox.com/content/4343080e/tu10000084_10000284.cab downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run {{file|setup.exe}}).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wayback.archive.org/web/20150619071402/http://forums.xbox.com/gfw/technical_support/f/253/t/2267.aspx|title=UPDATES & TITLE UPDATES Support Start Here Technical Support - Xbox.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | === | + | ===HD Frontend=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-15}}|fix= |
− | # Download | + | # Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/vwmkgpw2rf989hm/HD_Frontend_v1.0_for_Dead_Rising_2_-_UndeadFrankie.rar/file/ HD frontend]. |
− | # Place | + | # Extract {{folder|data}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
+ | # Accept replacements. | ||
+ | # Start the game and the new changes should be in effect. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{++}} UndeadFrankie's HD frontend Fixes many compression artifacts on hud, menus, loading screens & map<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/3069/undeadfrankies-dead-rising-2-mods|title=UndeadFrankie's Dead Rising 2 Mods :: Dead Rising Forums|date=2024-05-15}}</ref>. | ||
+ | {{--}} Breaks the Off the Record version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://github.com/Xinerki/DR2Hookary/releases DR2Hookary]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} DR2Hookary enables the ability to skip intro logos, play in windowed or borderless fullscreen, and an optional debug menu (useful if you are creating/using modifications). | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-15}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/Xinerki/DR2Hookary/releases DR2Hookary]. | ||
+ | # Place {{file|DR2Hookary.asi}} and {{file|DR2Hookary.ini}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Download the 32-bit version of [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader]. | ||
+ | # Place {{file|dinput8.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|DR2Hookary.ini}} and set the options to the desired ones, then save the file. | ||
+ | # Start the game and the new changes should be in effect. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#DR2Hookary|DR2Hookary]]. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#DR2Hookary|DR2Hookary]]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Game is locked to 120 | + | |120 fps notes = Game is locked to 120 FPS. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_QXtnnWu8|title=Dead Rising 2 - PC - How to Edit datafile.big & change Field of View (FOV) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/186|title=(TOOLS) Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools (latest revision) | Dead Rising Console & PC Modding|date=2024-05-15}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://svn.gib.me/builds/deadrising2/ Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools] and extract it somewhere. | # Download [http://svn.gib.me/builds/deadrising2/ Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools] and extract it somewhere. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, and open {{folder|data}}. |
− | # Drag | + | # Drag {{file|datafile.big}} and place it onto {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Unpack.exe}}. |
− | # When it's finished unpacking, open | + | # When it's finished unpacking, open {{folder|datafile_big}} that was created in {{folder|data}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|camera.txt}} with Notepad, and click Edit → Replace. |
# Type <code>FOV = "43"</code> in the '''Find''', and <code>FOV = "63"</code> in the '''Replace''' (change 63 to desired FOV) and click '''Replace All'''. | # Type <code>FOV = "43"</code> in the '''Find''', and <code>FOV = "63"</code> in the '''Replace''' (change 63 to desired FOV) and click '''Replace All'''. | ||
# Some other cameras use <code>FOV = "45"</code> which can also be replaced, such as in the <code>cVehicleBehaviorCam PushableCam</code> section. | # Some other cameras use <code>FOV = "45"</code> which can also be replaced, such as in the <code>cVehicleBehaviorCam PushableCam</code> section. | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
− | # Drag | + | # Drag {{folder|datafile_big}} and place it onto {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Pack.exe}}. This will create a new file called {{file|datafile_big.big}}. |
− | # Backup the original | + | # Backup the original {{file|datafile.big}} by renaming it to something else. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|datafile_big.big}} to {{file|datafile.big}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[ | + | ===Disable Depth of Field=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-20}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Navigate to the game's {{folder|data}} folder and copy {{file|datafile.big}} to the same location as the extracted Gibbed tools. |
− | # | + | # Drag the {{file|datafile.big}} on top of {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Unpack.exe}}. |
− | # | + | # Open the resulting {{folder|datafile_big}} folder in a text editor capable of opening entire folders, such as Visual Studio Code. |
− | # | + | # In VSC, click the magnifying glass icon on the left to open the search and replace functions. |
− | # | + | # Search for <code>mCombinedDOF</code> to find nearly 700 results. |
− | # | + | # In the '''Replace''' bar, enter <code>xCombineDOF</code>. |
+ | # You should be able to right-click one of the file entries and select '''Replace All'''. | ||
+ | # Alternatively, press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|1}} as a hotkey for the right-click option; this can be mashed to save changes across all files rapidly. | ||
+ | # Drag the aforementioned {{folder|datafile_big}} folder on top of {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Pack.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Rename and then copy and replace the {{file|datafile.big}} file within the game's {{folder|data}} folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires use of an editor like [https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code] as well as [http://svn.gib.me/builds/deadrising2/ Gibbed Dead Rising 2 Tools]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable Screen Vignette=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=2024-08-20}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Copy the first three steps to disable depth of field. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|animated_postfx_events.txt}}. | ||
+ | # Towards the top of the file, replace all <code>min</code> and <code>max</code> values relating to vignette with '''0'''. | ||
+ | # Save changes to the file. | ||
+ | # Drag the aforementioned {{folder|datafile_big}} folder on top of {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Pack.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Rename and then copy and replace the {{file|datafile.big}} file within the game's {{folder|data}} folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires use of an editor like [https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code] as well as [http://svn.gib.me/builds/deadrising2/ Gibbed Dead Rising 2 Tools]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable Fog=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-15}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|deadrising2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Text-string'''. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>mFogMax</code> with <code>xFogMax</code>. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>mFogEnd</code> with <code>xFogEnd</code>. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>mFogStart</code> with <code>xFogStart</code>. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>mFogColour</code> with <code>xFogColour</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable Luminance Variation=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-15}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|deadrising2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Text-string'''. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>mDesiredLuminance</code> with <code>xDesiredLuminance</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable Blur=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-15}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|deadrising2.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Text-string'''. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>gCombinedDOFBlurParameters</code> with <code>xCombinedDOFBlurParameters</code>. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>gCombinedCameraBlurParameters</code> with <code>xCombinedCameraBlurParameters</code>. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>gCombinedVelocityBlurWeights</code> with <code>xCombinedVelocityBlurWeights</code>. | ||
+ | # Find and replace <code>gCombinedVelocityBlurOffsets</code> with <code>xCombinedVelocityBlurOffsets</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Official Xbox 360 controllers only. Otherwise, the controller will act like Xbox 360 pads, like the SN30 Pro Plus gamepad in Xbox mode. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|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 = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = Uses Xbox 360 button prompts. | |xbox prompts notes = Uses Xbox 360 button prompts. | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |button prompts = Xbox | + | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock |
− | |button prompts notes = | + | |button prompts notes = For DualShock prompts, use the [https://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/3074/ps3-button-promots-dr2-pc PS3 button mod for DR2]. |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Dead Rising 2 Key Remapper|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Dead Rising 2 Key Remapper|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-15}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Download {{file|Dead Rising 2 Key Remapper.exe}} in [https://github.com/xcloudx01/Dead-Rising-2-Key-Remapper here]. |
− | # | + | # Run the executable. |
− | # Use the GUI to change | + | # Use the GUI to change the keybindings, and then hit '''Save'''. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Keybindings must be written as text. Click the "?" Button for exactly what | + | {{ii}} Keybindings must be written as text. Click the "?" Button for exactly what it's needed to type for special keys like Enter, Numpad, etc. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Editing input text files manually|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Editing input text files manually|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619154807/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1444964|title=PC key mapping possible - Steam Game Discussions (retrieved)|date=2024-05-15}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\controls\}}. |
# Edit the desired text file: | # Edit the desired text file: | ||
#* Edit {{file|keymap.txt}} for keyboard bindings | #* Edit {{file|keymap.txt}} for keyboard bindings | ||
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|separate volume notes = Volume sliders for music and sound effects. | |separate volume notes = Volume sliders for music and sound effects. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=12809 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [ | + | |notes = Fan translation available [https://www.trc-playground.hu/forditasok/#deadrising2 here]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. For digital versions use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2335-polish-translation-for-dead-rising-2 this patch]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/24_traducao-do-dead-rising-2-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Local retail only; Russian localization is stored on Disc 2 and requires a separate install. A patch for digital versions is available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=186827046 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Mute on focus lost=== | ===Mute on focus lost=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | ||
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | # Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | ||
− | # Expand "Window Management" and "Input/Output Behavior" | + | # Expand "Window Management" and "Input/Output Behavior". |
# Enable "Mute Game" under "Background Behavior" and close the Control Panel. | # Enable "Mute Game" under "Background Behavior" and close the Control Panel. | ||
# Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|O}} to toggle Special K's On-Screen Display. | # Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|O}} to toggle Special K's On-Screen Display. | ||
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|local play players = 4 | |local play players = 4 | ||
|local play modes = Co-op, Versus | |local play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
− | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/ | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = hackable |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Use [https://gitlab.com/Mr_Goldberg/goldberg_emulator Goldberg Steam Emulator]. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes to desktop on launch after spawning windowed mode then fullscreen=== | ===Game crashes to desktop on launch after spawning windowed mode then fullscreen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install to C drive or install first to C then move files and make a junction point to C location}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install to C drive or install first to C then move files and make a junction point to C location|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-15}}}} |
===Game crashes to desktop on launch=== | ===Game crashes to desktop on launch=== | ||
{{ii}} This issue was resolved in the 20 May 2015 patch released for the Steam version. | {{ii}} This issue was resolved in the 20 May 2015 patch released for the Steam version. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>|fix= |
− | See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]] | + | * See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]]. |
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{{ii}} The game is not launching after successful release date check on Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} The game is not launching after successful release date check on Windows 8 and later. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>|fix= |
# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable. | # Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable. | ||
# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace. | # Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Quiet audio=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set sample format/sample rate to 24 bit 48000Hz (Studio Quality) and set 5.1 surround audio|ref={{cn|date=2024-05-15}}|fix= | |
− | + | # Right click the speaker icon in the bottom right (closest icon to the left of the clock and date) and click on '''Playback Devices'''. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Click on '''Speakers''' and then click '''Properties''', then go to the '''Advanced''' tab. |
+ | # Switch the default format/sample rate to 24 bit 48000Hz (Studio Quality) to start with if it isn't. | ||
+ | # Go back to the Playback Devices screen, click Speakers, and then hit Configure. | ||
+ | # Change the speaker configuration to 5.1 surround. | ||
+ | # Go through the screens as prompted while disabling any speakers that aren't desired (so if there are Stereo Speakers, enable 5.1 Surround audio and uncheck everything but Front Right and Front Left speakers in the prompts), then apply the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 8.5 GB | |minHD = 8.5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3850 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3850 | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c |
Latest revision as of 22:07, 13 September 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Blue Castle Games | |
Windows | Mercenary Technology |
Publishers | |
Capcom | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
Forge[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 28, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | Finite spend, Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Survival horror, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies |
Series | Dead Rising |
Dead Rising | |
---|---|
Dead Rising 2 | 2010 |
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record | 2011 |
Dead Rising 3 | 2014 |
Dead Rising | 2016 |
Dead Rising 4 | 2016 |
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster | 2024 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Dead Rising 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer action survival horror game developed by Blue Castle Games and published by Capcom.
The game was first released for Windows on September 28, 2010.
Steam version DRM switched from Games for Windows Live to Steamworks.[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check.[3] Russian release has 2 discs: one for the game itself and another for installing Russian subtitles.[4] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Not purchasable in Germany. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [5] |
- All non-Steam versions require Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM[Note 1][Note 2].
- Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).[2]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Ninja Skills Pack | ||
Psychopath Skills Pack | ||
Soldier of Fortune Pack | ||
Sports Fan Skills Pack |
- Case Zero and Case West standalone DLCs are only available for Xbox 360.
Essential improvements
Patches
- For the Russian version, use Russian patch 1.0.0.1.
- A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be downloaded manually (extract the contents and run
setup.exe
).[7]
HD Frontend
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
DR2Hookary
- DR2Hookary enables the ability to skip intro logos, play in windowed or borderless fullscreen, and an optional debug menu (useful if you are creating/using modifications).
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dead Rising 2\rendersettings.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/45740/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dead Rising 2\saves\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\45740\remote\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/45740/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Use DR2Hookary. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use DR2Hookary. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game is locked to 120 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools[9][10] |
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Notes
|
Disable Depth of Field
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Disable Screen Vignette
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Disable Fog
Hex-edit the game executable[citation needed] |
---|
|
Disable Luminance Variation
Hex-edit the game executable[citation needed] |
---|
|
Disable Blur
Hex-edit the game executable[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See Remapping. | |
Mouse acceleration | Negative mouse acceleration is active. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Only if controller is disabled. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Official Xbox 360 controllers only. Otherwise, the controller will act like Xbox 360 pads, like the SN30 Pro Plus gamepad in Xbox mode. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See Remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | Uses Xbox 360 button prompts. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | For DualShock prompts, use the PS3 button mod for DR2. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Remapping
Use Dead Rising 2 Key Remapper[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Editing input text files manually[11] |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Volume sliders for music and sound effects. | |
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 output[12]. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | See Mute on focus lost. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 | |||
French | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation available here. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. For digital versions use this patch. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Local retail only; Russian localization is stored on Disc 2 and requires a separate install. A patch for digital versions is available here. | |||
Spanish |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[13] |
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|
Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Co-op, Versus Use Nucleus Co-op. |
||
LAN play | Use Goldberg Steam Emulator. | |||
Online play | 4 | Co-op, Versus Co-op: Co-op campaign (2 players). Versus: Terror Is Reality mode. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes to desktop on launch after spawning windowed mode then fullscreen
Install to C drive or install first to C then move files and make a junction point to C location[citation needed] |
---|
Game crashes to desktop on launch
- This issue was resolved in the 20 May 2015 patch released for the Steam version.
Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz[14] |
---|
Game doesn't launch
- The game is not launching after successful release date check on Windows 8 and later.
Update Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable[15] |
---|
|
Item cycle buttons are reversed
Swap cycle buttons[citation needed] |
---|
|
Quiet audio
Set sample format/sample rate to 24 bit 48000Hz (Studio Quality) and set 5.1 surround audio[citation needed] |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz |
|
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS ATI Radeon HD 3850 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA+ZDPP activation, requires a Microsoft account - local profiles are not supported.
- ↑ The Polish "Złota Edycja" version does not contain ZDPP.[6]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/45740/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (45740) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 Developer Interview and Hands-On Preview - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record Steamworks transition imminent - GregaMan > Manage Blog
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-09-17
- Tested with a retail, GFWL-enabled copy. After installing the game, launching the game without the disc, a SecuROM prompt appears, asking to re-insert the disc.
- ↑ Verified by User:Itzrealkardi1 on 2023-06-29
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 - Games For Windows - last accessed on 2022-11-16
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-10-15
- After installation, there are no files related to ZDPP in the game folder.
- ↑ UPDATES & TITLE UPDATES Support Start Here Technical Support - Xbox.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ UndeadFrankie's Dead Rising 2 Mods :: Dead Rising Forums - last accessed on 2024-05-15
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 - PC - How to Edit datafile.big & change Field of View (FOV) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ (TOOLS) Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools (latest revision) - last accessed on 2024-05-15
- ↑ PC key mapping possible - Steam Game Discussions (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-05-15
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13