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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|inXile Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|inXile Entertainment}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 4|Former|ref=<ref name="engine">[http://wastelandrpg.tumblr.com/post/112229660441/kickstarter-update-60-work-work-never-changes Wasteland 2 • Kickstarter Update #60: Work… work never changes]</ref><ref name="engineversion-former">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2018-05-07}}</ref>|build=4.5.5f1}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|ref=<ref name="engine"/><ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2018-03-19}}</ref>|build=5.2.2p2}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 19, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 19, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 19, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 19, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 19, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 19, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|wasteland-2|81}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|514/wasteland-2|81}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wasteland-2|78}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tactical RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wasteland }} | ||
|steam appid = 240760 | |steam appid = 240760 | ||
|steam appid side = 404730 | |steam appid side = 404730 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207665713 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207665723, 1207665153 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.inxile-entertainment.com/games/wasteland-2 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11099 | ||
+ | |lutris = wasteland-2-directors-cut | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 69005 | ||
|wikipedia = Wasteland 2 | |wikipedia = Wasteland 2 | ||
|winehq = 15726 | |winehq = 15726 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = On October 13, 2015, the game received the '''''Director's Cut''''', an updated version with a newer engine, new graphics and voiceovers, a new Perks & Quirks system, and other additions. All digital releases include both the original and Director's Cut versions in the purchase. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://support.inxile-entertainment.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000822048-Wasteland-2 Official support page] |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://wasteland.fandom.com/wiki/Official_Wasteland_3_Wiki Official wiki] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1444386007|wasteland_series|for game series}} |
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/404730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Director's Cut) |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/240760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (original) |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/240760/discussions/0/630799997571548860/ Beta feedback site access] (for bugs reporting) |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | wasteland-2-directors-cut-digital-deluxe-edition | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | wasteland_2_directors_cut_digital_classic_edition | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|wasteland_2_directors_cut_digital_deluxe_edition|Digital Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | wasteland-2-digital-deluxe-edition-directors-cut | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | wasteland-2-directors-cut-digital-deluxe-edition | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1105453220 | MacApp | | | OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | c521hdxrts7f | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 240760 | DRM-free | Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | wasteland-2 | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | wasteland/wasteland-2 | Origin | Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
− | {{ | + | }} |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Kickstarter backers will receive a DRM-free download.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/wasteland-2|title=Wasteland 2 by inXile entertainment — Kickstarter|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Digital Deluxe Edition''' includes Wasteland 2's original and Director's Cut builds, keys for [[Wasteland]] (1988) and [[The Bard's Tale (2005)]], three digital novellas, the game's soundtrack, and a digital artbook. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/wasteland2/mods/93 Unofficial Patch by Executor_]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Introduces various bugfixes, optional tweaks, [[SSAA]] and expanded modding capabilities. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\inXile\Wasteland2\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.inXile.Wasteland 2.plist}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/inXile/Wasteland2/prefs|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/inXile Entertainment/Wasteland 2: Director's Cut/prefs}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Wasteland2\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Wasteland2DC\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Wasteland2/|~/Documents/Library/Application Support/Wasteland2DC/}} |
− | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/Wasteland2/|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/Wasteland2DC/}} | |
− | {{Game data/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = unknown |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = unknown |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Linux Steam cloud saves for Wasteland 2 Director's Cut are stored at {{folder|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/Wasteland2DC}}, but the game actually uses {{folder|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/Wasteland2DC/}}. Linux Steam cloud saves for Wasteland 2 original version are stored at {{folder|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/Wasteland2}}, but the game actually uses {{folder|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/Wasteland2/}}. |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Wasteland 2 video settings.png|Display options.}} | {{Image|Wasteland 2 video settings.png|Display options.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/wasteland-2-directors-cut/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Some HUD elements are stretched. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Some HUD elements are {{term|stretched}}. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Enable '''Fullscreen''' from in-game display options. | + | |borderless windowed notes = Enable '''Fullscreen''' from in-game display options. As with many Unity games, there is no Exclusive Fullscreen option available. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Available as 'per texture' or 'forced on' | + | |anisotropic notes = Available as 'per texture' or 'forced on'. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] only. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] only. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
− | |color blind notes = Added with the patch 3.<ref> | + | |color blind notes = Added with the patch 3 for the original version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://wastelandrpg.tumblr.com/post/101857060631/wasteland-2-patch-3-59820-release-notes|title=Wasteland 2 • Wasteland 2 Patch 3 (59820) Release Notes|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Uses Unity graphic settings presets. | {{ii}} Uses Unity graphic settings presets. | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = Features official bindings and Steam Controller prompts, but doesn't support Steam Controller API. | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = true | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = true | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|WL2-audio.jpg|Audio options.}} | {{Image|WL2-audio.jpg|Audio options.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Global, music, SFX, VO, ambient and UI. | |separate volume notes = Global, music, SFX, VO, ambient and UI. | ||
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|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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/11/wasteland-2-directors-cut-dx11.html Helix Mod: Wasteland 2: Director's Cut]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crash at game launch=== | ===Crash at game launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch game elevated|ref=<ref name="wl2faq">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/240760/discussions/0/630799997607345458/ Frequently Asked Questions :: Wasteland 2 General Questions]</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Build}}, right-click on {{file|WL2.exe}} and select Properties. | |
− | # Go to | ||
# Open the Compatibility tab select and enable "Run this program as an administrator". | # Open the Compatibility tab select and enable "Run this program as an administrator". | ||
# Click OK twice to save the settings and close the windows. | # Click OK twice to save the settings and close the windows. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If the game still doesn't start, repeat this | + | {{ii}} If the game still doesn't start, repeat this and change other compatibility settings (e.g. "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" or "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings"). |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Nvidia Optimus|ref=<ref name="wl2faq" />|fix= |
− | |||
# Open the Nvidia Control Panel, which can be found as a tray icon on the taskbar, in the Control Panel, or by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting it. | # Open the Nvidia Control Panel, which can be found as a tray icon on the taskbar, in the Control Panel, or by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting it. | ||
− | # Go to Manage 3D settings, open the Program Settings tab, click on Add and either select | + | # Go to Manage 3D settings, open the Program Settings tab, click on Add and either select {{file|WL2.exe}} in the window or click on Browse... and browse to the {{file|WL2.exe}} file (located in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Build}}). |
# In the dropdown menu below, select "High-performance NVIDIA processor". | # In the dropdown menu below, select "High-performance NVIDIA processor". | ||
− | # Click on Apply on the lower right corner to save the settings | + | # Click on Apply on the lower right corner to save the settings. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The developer also recommends | + | {{ii}} The developer also recommends disabling video capturing software like Fraps or Bandicam. |
+ | |||
===Saves not showing up=== | ===Saves not showing up=== | ||
{{ii}} There is currently a bug where none of the saves show up if even one of them is missing (specifically missing the .xml file or possibly having an empty .xml file). | {{ii}} There is currently a bug where none of the saves show up if even one of them is missing (specifically missing the .xml file or possibly having an empty .xml file). | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete missing save files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/240760/discussions/0/630802344238486306/|title=Saves not showing up - workaround :: Wasteland 2 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Wasteland2\Save Games\}}. | |
− | # Go to | ||
# Double click on all saved installation folders until you find one that has no data in it. It's specifically looking for a .xml file. | # Double click on all saved installation folders until you find one that has no data in it. It's specifically looking for a .xml file. | ||
− | # Delete that specific folder (or folders), the one with the missing save game files | + | # Delete that specific folder (or folders), the one with the missing save game files. |
# Restart Wasteland 2 and your other saved games will re-appear. | # Restart Wasteland 2 and your other saved games will re-appear. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Unable to choose resolution in windowed mode=== | ===Unable to choose resolution in windowed mode=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change resolution in registry (Windows)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{registry|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\inXile\Wasteland2\}}. | |
− | # Go to | + | # Change registry key {{registry|Resolution_hXXXXXXXXXX}} to desired resolution (e.g. 1920x1080). |
− | # Change registry key | + | # Change registry key {{registry|Screenmanager Resolution Height_hXXXXXXXXXX}} to desired height (e.g. 1080) (Note: Make sure to select decimal numbers). |
− | # Change registry key | + | # Change registry key {{registry|Screenmanager Resolution Width_hXXXXXXXXXX}} to desired width (e.g. 1920) (Note: Make sure to select decimal numbers). |
− | # Change registry key | ||
# Launch the game. | # Launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Launches in wrong resolution (multi screen setups and some Linux distros)=== | ===Launches in wrong resolution (multi screen setups and some Linux distros)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch with graphics options menu|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Launch game with <code>-show-screen-selector</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | # Launch game with <code>-show-screen-selector</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
# Now you will see a pre-launch menu. Change resolution to desired resolution (e.g. 1920x1080). | # Now you will see a pre-launch menu. Change resolution to desired resolution (e.g. 1920x1080). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix game not recognizing your resolution|fix= | ||
+ | # Find the player prefs file. On Windows, this will be in the registry under the key {{registry|{{p|HKCU}}\Software\inXile\Wasteland 2}}. On Mac, this will be in {{folder|~/Library/Preferences}} in a file called {{file|unity.inXile.Wasteland 2.plist}}. On Linux, it's in {{folder|~/.config/unity3d/inXile/Wasteland 2/prefs}}. The directory may vary slightly if on the Director's Cut version. | ||
+ | # You'll find several key properties related to resolution. "Screenmanager Is Fullscreen mode"; set the value to 1 for fullscreen and 0 for windowed. "Screenmanager Resolution..." "Height" and "Width"; set the values to your desired resolution, such as 1080 and 1920, respectively. "UnitySelectMonitor" for multi-monitor setups; set to the desired monitor number, with a value of 0 representing the operating system's primary monitor. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes on Linux upon new game or loading new areas=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Increase number of open files per program allowed by the OS|fix= | ||
+ | #Open {{file|/etc/security/limits.conf}} as root. | ||
+ | #Add lines <code>your_username_here soft nofile 8192</code> and <code>your_username_here hard nofile 8192</code> and save. | ||
+ | #Relog into your account. | ||
+ | #This increases number of files the OS allows a program to have open at the same time (8192 is enough for Wasteland 2, but certain other games require even higher limits, so you can use an even higher number just to prevent further issues with other games). | ||
+ | #You can also check this limit with the command <code>ulimit -n</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |wing = |
− | |opengl notes = | + | |wing notes = |
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = Director's Cut version is 64-bit only,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://inxile.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004658328-Wasteland-2-Director-s-Cut-not-starting-on-32-bit-system-Windows-|title=Wasteland 2: Director's Cut not starting on 32-bit system (Windows)|date=May 2023}}</ref> original version is 32-bit only.<ref name="mastan20191213">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2019-12-13}}</ref> | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Director's Cut version is 64-bit only, Original version is 32-bit only.<ref name="mastan20191213"/> | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = Director's Cut version is 64-bit only, Original version is 32-bit only.<ref name="mastan20191213"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP, Vista | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 30 GB | |minHD = 30 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
− | |recOS = 7, 8, 8.1 | + | |recOS = 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 series | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 series |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5770 |
+ | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 14:31, 4 February 2024
Developers | |
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inXile Entertainment | |
Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
inXile Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Former | Unity 4[Note 1] |
Unity 5[Note 2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 19, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | September 19, 2014 |
Linux | September 19, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | Tactical RPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic |
Series | Wasteland |
Wasteland | |
---|---|
Wasteland | 1988 |
Wasteland 2 | 2014 |
Wasteland Remastered | 2020 |
Wasteland 3 | 2020 |
Wasteland 2 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view Tactical RPG game in the Wasteland series.
On October 13, 2015, the game received the Director's Cut, an updated version with a newer engine, new graphics and voiceovers, a new Perks & Quirks system, and other additions. All digital releases include both the original and Director's Cut versions in the purchase.
General information
- Official support page
- Official wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Director's Cut)
- Steam Community Discussions (original)
- Beta feedback site access (for bugs reporting)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Digital Deluxe Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Digital Deluxe Edition. | |||
Humble Store | Digital Deluxe Edition. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. |
- Kickstarter backers will receive a DRM-free download.[4]
Version differences
- The Digital Deluxe Edition includes Wasteland 2's original and Director's Cut builds, keys for Wasteland (1988) and The Bard's Tale (2005), three digital novellas, the game's soundtrack, and a digital artbook.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Essential improvements
Unofficial Patch by Executor_
- Introduces various bugfixes, optional tweaks, SSAA and expanded modding capabilities.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\inXile\Wasteland2\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.inXile.Wasteland 2.plist |
Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/inXile/Wasteland2/prefs $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/inXile Entertainment/Wasteland 2: Director's Cut/prefs |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Wasteland2\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Wasteland2DC\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Wasteland2/ ~/Documents/Library/Application Support/Wasteland2DC/ |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Wasteland2/ $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Wasteland2DC/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Linux Steam cloud saves for Wasteland 2 Director's Cut are stored at $HOME/.config/Wasteland2DC , but the game actually uses $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Wasteland2DC/ . Linux Steam cloud saves for Wasteland 2 original version are stored at $HOME/.config/Wasteland2 , but the game actually uses $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Wasteland2/ . |
|
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Some HUD elements are stretched. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Can be zoomed in or zoomed out during gameplay. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable Fullscreen from in-game display options. As with many Unity games, there is no Exclusive Fullscreen option available. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Available as 'per texture' or 'forced on'. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA only. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Added with the patch 3 for the original version.[5] |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
- Uses Unity graphic settings presets.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
---|---|---|
Steam Input API support | Features official bindings and Steam Controller prompts, but doesn't support Steam Controller API. | |
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Global, music, SFX, VO, ambient and UI. | |
Surround sound | Raw, mono, stereo, quad, surround and 5.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Text-to-speech option is available for visually impaired users. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Wasteland 2: Director's Cut. |
Issues fixed
Crash at game launch
Launch game elevated[6] |
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Notes
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Nvidia Optimus[6] |
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- The developer also recommends disabling video capturing software like Fraps or Bandicam.
Saves not showing up
- There is currently a bug where none of the saves show up if even one of them is missing (specifically missing the .xml file or possibly having an empty .xml file).
Delete missing save files[7] |
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Unable to choose resolution in windowed mode
Change resolution in registry (Windows)[citation needed] |
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Launches in wrong resolution (multi screen setups and some Linux distros)
Launch with graphics options menu[citation needed] |
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Fix game not recognizing your resolution |
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Game crashes on Linux upon new game or loading new areas
Increase number of open files per program allowed by the OS |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | |
OpenGL | OS X and Linux only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | Director's Cut version is 64-bit only,[8] original version is 32-bit only.[9] | ||
macOS (OS X) | Director's Cut version is 64-bit only, Original version is 32-bit only.[9] | ||
Linux | Director's Cut version is 64-bit only, Original version is 32-bit only.[9] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core i5 series |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wasteland 2 • Kickstarter Update #60: Work… work never changes
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2018-05-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2018-03-19
- ↑ Wasteland 2 by inXile entertainment — Kickstarter - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Wasteland 2 • Wasteland 2 Patch 3 (59820) Release Notes - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Frequently Asked Questions :: Wasteland 2 General Questions
- ↑ Saves not showing up - workaround :: Wasteland 2 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Wasteland 2: Director's Cut not starting on 32-bit system (Windows) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Verified by User:Mastan on 2019-12-13