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|cover = Blood Bowl 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Blood Bowl 2 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyanide}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyanide Studio}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2015}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 17, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/236690/announcements/detail/826786894635818752|title=Mac version is now available! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Blood Bowl 2|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|blood-bowl-2|76}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1629/blood-bowl-ii|71}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|blood-bowl-2|69}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-Based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-Eye View}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Blood Bowl }} | ||
|steam appid = 236690 | |steam appid = 236690 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1150455200 |
+ | |official site= http://www.bloodbowl-game.com/en/bloodbowl2 | ||
+ | |hltb = 30491 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 82226 | ||
|wikipedia = Blood Bowl 2 | |wikipedia = Blood Bowl 2 | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 18396 |
+ | |lutris = blood-bowl-2 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Many outstanding bugs and rule miscalculations from previous titles have been fixed. |
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Lacking a significant number of league management features from previous titles. |
− | + | {{ii}} Various players and rules have been changed from the standard tabletop rules.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.bloodbowl-game.com/files/RulebookBB2.pdf|title=bloodbowl-game.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.thenaf.net/blood-bowl/online/bb2/|title=thenaf.net|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |
− | {{ii}} Various players and rules have been changed from the standard tabletop rules.<ref>http://www.bloodbowl-game.com/files/RulebookBB2.pdf</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://forum.bloodbowl-game.com/viewforum.php?f=59 Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://forum.bloodbowl-game.com/viewforum.php?f=59 Official forums] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1150455200}} |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/236690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | blood-bowl-ii | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|blood-bowl-ii-legendary-edition|Legendary Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2849-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2849-12|Legendary Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blood_bowl_2_legendary_edition | DRM-free | Legendary Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | blood-bowl-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|blood-bowl-2-legendary-edition|Legendary Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | blood-bowl-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|blood-bowl-2-legendary-edition|Legendary Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 236690 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|192166|Legendary Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B012DD4V4W | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B010MNKDYW | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require | + | {{ii}} All macOS versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Legendary Edition''' includes the base game and all DLC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Lizardmen | Adds Lizardmen as playable race. Previously available as pre-order bonus. | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Team Pack | Contains up to 8 DLC (Lizardmen, Wood Elves, Norse, Undead, Necromantic, Nurgle, Chaos Dwarfs and Khemri). Price adjusts depending on the number of DLC already owned.<ref>http://forum.bloodbowl-game.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=8472</ref> | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Wood Elves | Adds Wood Elves as playable race. Previously available as pre-order bonus. | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Lizardmen | Adds Lizardmen as playable race. Previously available as pre-order bonus. | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| Wood Elves | Adds Wood Elves as playable race. Previously available as pre-order bonus. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Norse | Adds Norse as playable race. Free, if base game owned prior to release. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Undead | Adds Undead as playable race. Free, if base game owned prior to release. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Necromantic | Adds Necromantic as playable race. Free, if base game owned prior to release. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Nurgle | Adds Nurgle as playable race. Free, if base game owned prior to release. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Chaos Dwarfs | Adds Chaos Dwarfs as playable race. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Khemri | Adds Khemri as playable race. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BloodBowl2\}} |
− | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BloodBowl2\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Blood Bowl 2 Settings General.jpg|General settings.}} | {{Image|Blood Bowl 2 Settings General.jpg|General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Blood Bowl 2 Settings Graphics.jpg|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Blood Bowl 2 Settings Graphics.jpg|Video settings.}} | ||
{{--}} Graphical presets in-game do not explain feature differences between them. | {{--}} Graphical presets in-game do not explain feature differences between them. | ||
− | {{--}} Numerous standard options are | + | {{--}} Numerous standard options are missing in-game and are exclusive to the config files. |
− | {{Video | + | {{--}} The UI does not properly scale for Nvidia DSR/AMD VSR resolutions beyond native. |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blood-bowl-2/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete |
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Default maximum | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Default maximum of 3200x2400. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] to override. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
+ | |fov = unknown | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Defaults to borderless windowed mode |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Default mode. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] to override. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = 4x maximum in config files. Force higher via graphics control panel. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = 4x [[MSAA]] maximum in config files. Force higher via graphics control panel. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Default disabled. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] or force via graphics control panel. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Locked to 60 FPS | + | |120 fps notes = Locked to 60 FPS; no config file option to remove. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=XML files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\</code> |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Options.xml}} with your text editor of choice. |
# Find the line <code><Limits></code>. | # Find the line <code><Limits></code>. | ||
− | # Change the <code><Min></Min></code>, <code><Max></Max></code>, and <code><Range></Range></code> values to accommodate your desired resolution size | + | # Change the <code><Min></Min></code>, <code><Max></Max></code>, and <code><Range></Range></code> values to accommodate your desired resolution size and refresh rate. |
# Save and exit the text editor. | # Save and exit the text editor. | ||
− | # Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}} | + | # Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BloodBowl2\Config.xml</code> |
− | # Change the <code><Resolution>(XXXX,YYYY)</Resolution></code>, <code><Frequency>X</Frequency></code>, and <code><Fullscreen>X</Fullscreen></code> values as desired | + | # Change the <code><Resolution>(XXXX,YYYY)</Resolution></code>, <code><Frequency>X</Frequency></code>, and <code><Fullscreen>X</Fullscreen></code> values as desired. |
# Save and exit the text editor. }} | # Save and exit the text editor. }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=XML file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\</code> |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Config.xml}} with your text editor of choice. |
− | # Find | + | # Find <code><PresentationInterval>0</PresentationInterval></code>. |
# Change the value to <code>1</code> to enable it. | # Change the value to <code>1</code> to enable it. | ||
# Save and exit the text editor.}} | # Save and exit the text editor.}} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Blood Bowl 2 Settings Controller.jpg|Controller settings.}} | {{Image|Blood Bowl 2 Settings Controller.jpg|Controller settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= |
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |button prompts | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = hackable | |haptic feedback = hackable | ||
|haptic feedback notes = <code><Vibrations></code> section in Data\Options.xml | |haptic feedback notes = <code><Vibrations></code> section in Data\Options.xml | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Blood Bowl 2 Settings Sound.jpg|Sound settings.}} | {{Image|Blood Bowl 2 Settings Sound.jpg|Sound settings.}} | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Subtitles can be mistranslated from actual speech for certain languages. |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound and Commentators | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound and Commentators | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = unknown | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
|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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 2 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
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}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
− | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = Matchmaking done within the league your team is registered. |
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = unknown |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
− | {{ii}} A specific API cannot be forced via the config files | + | {{ii}} A specific API cannot be forced via the config files. |
{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 11 | |direct3d versions = 11 | ||
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|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
|software mode notes = | |software mode notes = | ||
− | |mantle support = | + | |mantle support = |
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 4 | |shader model versions = 4 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |minOS = Vista, 7, 8, 10 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 2.5 GHz Dual Core |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 3 GB |
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5670 |
|minVRAM = 768 MB | |minVRAM = 768 MB | ||
|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
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|minSM = 4.0 | |minSM = 4.0 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX compatible | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
+ | |notes = {{--}} Despite stated system requirements, game will not run without DirectX 11 or OpenGL 3.3 support. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 09:55, 31 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Cyanide Studio | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Engines | |
Cyatech | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 2015 |
macOS (OS X) | May 17, 2016[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
OpenCritic | 71 |
IGDB | 69 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Blood Bowl |
Blood Bowl | |
---|---|
Subseries of Warhammer | |
Blood Bowl | 1995 |
Blood Bowl (2009) | 2009 |
Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition | 2012 |
Blood Bowl 2 | 2015 |
Blood Bowl: Death Zone | 2019 |
Blood Bowl 3 | 2023 |
Key points
- Many outstanding bugs and rule miscalculations from previous titles have been fixed.
- Lacking a significant number of league management features from previous titles.
- Various players and rules have been changed from the standard tabletop rules.[2][3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Legendary Edition also available. | |||
Legendary Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Legendary Edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Legendary Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Legendary Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Legendary Edition also available. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The Legendary Edition includes the base game and all DLC.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Team Pack | Contains up to 8 DLC (Lizardmen, Wood Elves, Norse, Undead, Necromantic, Nurgle, Chaos Dwarfs and Khemri). Price adjusts depending on the number of DLC already owned.[4] | |
Lizardmen | Adds Lizardmen as playable race. Previously available as pre-order bonus. | |
Wood Elves | Adds Wood Elves as playable race. Previously available as pre-order bonus. | |
Norse | Adds Norse as playable race. Free, if base game owned prior to release. | |
Undead | Adds Undead as playable race. Free, if base game owned prior to release. | |
Necromantic | Adds Necromantic as playable race. Free, if base game owned prior to release. | |
Nurgle | Adds Nurgle as playable race. Free, if base game owned prior to release. | |
Chaos Dwarfs | Adds Chaos Dwarfs as playable race. | |
Khemri | Adds Khemri as playable race. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\[Note 1] %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BloodBowl2\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/236690/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BloodBowl2\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/236690/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
- Graphical presets in-game do not explain feature differences between them.
- Numerous standard options are missing in-game and are exclusive to the config files.
- The UI does not properly scale for Nvidia DSR/AMD VSR resolutions beyond native.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Default maximum of 3200x2400. See Widescreen resolution to override. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Defaults to borderless windowed mode | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Default mode. See Widescreen resolution to override. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 4x maximum in config files. Force higher via graphics control panel. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 4x MSAA maximum in config files. Force higher via graphics control panel. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Default disabled. See Vertical sync (Vsync) or force via graphics control panel. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Locked to 60 FPS; no config file option to remove. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
XML files[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
XML file[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | <Vibrations> section in Data\Options.xml |
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Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
- Subtitles can be mistranslated from actual speech for certain languages.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound and Commentators | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | Matchmaking done within the league your team is registered. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
- A specific API cannot be forced via the config files.
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
OpenGL | 3.3 | |
Shader Model support | 4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.5 GHz Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 5670 768 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.3 compatible DirectX 10 compatible Shader model 4.0 support |
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Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- Despite stated system requirements, game will not run without DirectX 11 or OpenGL 3.3 support.
Notes
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/236690/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (236690) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Mac version is now available! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Blood Bowl 2 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ bloodbowl-game.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ thenaf.net - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ http://forum.bloodbowl-game.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=8472