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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original 2005 release|the updated 2022 version|[[World Racing 2: Champion Edition]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = World Racing 2 cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Synetic}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Synetic}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Playlogic Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Playlogic Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TDK Mediactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|City Interactive|Poland}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|3D Landscape Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 29, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 29, 2005}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | World Racing }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
− | |winehq = | + | |strategywiki = |
− | | | + | |mobygames = 22600 |
+ | |wikipedia = World Racing 2 | ||
+ | |winehq = 6890 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{Removed DRM|StarForce|3}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081219013212/http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/gamedb.php?letter=all THE DAEMONS HOME] (retrieved)</ref>. Removed in Patch v1.4.3. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Patch 1.4.3 can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4843/7/ here]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config.ini<br>{{p|game}}\CtrlMappings.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\WR2-Saves\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|World Racing 2 launcher.png|Launcher settings}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|World Racing 2 advanced launcher.png|Advanced launcher settings}} |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | {{Video |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/world-racing-2 |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 only. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Off/Dynamic/Full. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]] up to 4x. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | | | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | | | + | |vsync = true |
+ | |vsync notes = As '''Presentationinterval''', set '''INTERVAL_IMMEDIATE''' to disable. | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|World Racing 2 controls.png|Controls settings}} |
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = Mouse isn't supported. | |acceleration option notes = Mouse isn't supported. | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = false | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = DirectInput only. | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = false | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | World Racing 2 bindings.png|Bindings options | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|World Racing 2 audio.png|Audio settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound, Music, Ambient |
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Czech retail release only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Original Polish retail release only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Russian retail release only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 2 | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 6 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 6 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Can't save graphics settings on devices with two GPUs=== | ||
+ | On devices with two GPUs (e.g. with Nvidia Optimus technology), the game doesn't save graphics settings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change GPU Vendor ID and Device ID in config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
+ | # Open '''Config.ini'''. | ||
+ | # Find <code>DeviceID</code> line. Change it to <code>DeviceID=0xXXXXYYYY</code>, where XXXX is your GPU Vendor ID and YYYY is Device ID. Both these numbers have to be in hexadecimal format. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} To learn your Vendor ID and Device ID, open '''Device Manager''', go to '''Display adapters''' and locate your video card. Right click on it, choose '''Properties''', select tab '''Details''' and from a list choose '''Hardware IDs'''. You will see couple of lines that look like this: <code>PCI\VEN_XXXX&DEV_YYYY&...</code>. XXXX is your Vendor ID and YYYY is your Device ID. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Instant and race replays not opening and/or screenshots not saving=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create empty {{folder|ReplayRec}} and {{folder|ScreenShots}} folders in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2023-04-08}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 8 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 1.1 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 1800+ | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.7 GB | |minHD = 1.7 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = AGP-3D | + | |minGPU = AGP-3D |
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
− | | | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP/64 2400+ |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 512 MB |
|recHD = 4.2 GB | |recHD = 4.2 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 XT |
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 XT | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 12:59, 10 August 2023
This page is for the original 2005 release. For the updated 2022 version, see World Racing 2: Champion Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Synetic | |
Publishers | |
Playlogic Entertainment | |
TDK Mediactive | |
Poland | City Interactive |
Engines | |
3D Landscape Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 29, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | World Racing |
World Racing | |
---|---|
Mercedes-Benz World Racing | 2003 |
World Racing 2 | 2005 |
World Racing 2: Champion Edition | 2022 |
Warnings
World Racing 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing game in the World Racing series.
Key points
- Easily moddable, the modding community is still active.
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.4.3 can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.ini <path-to-game>\CtrlMappings.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\WR2-Saves\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 16:9 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Off/Dynamic/Full. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA up to 4x. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | As Presentationinterval, set INTERVAL_IMMEDIATE to disable. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse isn't supported. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | DirectInput only. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound, Music, Ambient | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Czech retail release only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Original Polish retail release only. | |||
Russian | Russian retail release only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | 6 | Versus |
||
Online play | 6 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
Can't save graphics settings on devices with two GPUs
On devices with two GPUs (e.g. with Nvidia Optimus technology), the game doesn't save graphics settings.
Change GPU Vendor ID and Device ID in config file[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Instant and race replays not opening and/or screenshots not saving
Create empty ReplayRec and ScreenShots folders in <path-to-game> [3]
|
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1800+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP/64 2400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.7 GB | 4.2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | AGP-3D 64 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 XT ATI Radeon 9600 XT |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ THE DAEMONS HOME (retrieved)
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2023-04-08