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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tech Dealer|Brazil}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Angel Game Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Angel Game Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|midnight-club-ii|81}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|midnight-club-ii|85}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Street Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
|steam appid = 12160 | |steam appid = 12160 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20040930234712/http://www.rockstargames.com/midnightclub2/ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |lutris = midnight-club-ii | ||
+ | |mobygames = 9232 | ||
|wikipedia = Midnight Club II | |wikipedia = Midnight Club II | ||
|winehq = 8794 | |winehq = 8794 | ||
+ | |hltb = 5998 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12160 | steam | Not available since Feb 12, 2018.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/12160/|title=steamdb.info|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Despite claims to the contrary, official game release does not use a pirated EXE by default.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/__silent_/status/1699306021527711834|title=Silent on X, 03-06-2023|date=2023-09-12}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/__silent_/status/1698359879180660854|title=Silent on X, 03-09-2023|date=2023-09-12}}</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A demo [https://archive.org/details/MidnightClub2DemoInstall is available]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Limited to Los Angeles and a selection of 3 vehicles, with 4 available game modes. Online play up to 8 players is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro videos | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro videos|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\video}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|mc2intro.bik}}, {{file|rockstar.bik}}, and {{file|sdlogo.bik}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\userdata\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\userdata\*.cfg|{{p|game}}\userdata\*.map}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} {{File|options.cfg}} contains general settings. | {{ii}} {{File|options.cfg}} contains general settings. | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Midnight Club II video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Midnight Club II video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/midnight-club-ii |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use <code>0x00000045</code> compatibility flag for [[MSAA]] (Nvidia).<ref> | + | |antialiasing notes = Use <code>0x00000045</code> compatibility flag for [[MSAA]] or <code>0x000000C1</code> compatibility flag for [[SSAA]] (Nvidia).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956|title=NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = limited |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Game logic, like vehicle speed, vehicle damage, is tied to 30 FPS.<ref name="30FPS">{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr91EDGEbQg|title=YouTube - Midnight Club 2 - Engine Behavior with Different FPS Settings (Comparison) [60 FPS]|date=12-06-2017}}</ref> |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = FPS is uncapped. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed or borderless|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force borderless windowed|fix= |
+ | # Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases/download/Win32-latest/d3d9-Win32.zip Ultimate ASI Loader of {{file|d3d9.dll}}]. | ||
+ | # Extract the dll to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Create an empty file of {{file|wndmode.ini}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game and it will auto populate {{file|wndmode.ini}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed or borderless (Retail version only)|fix= | ||
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
# Click on Edit, then Add. | # Click on Edit, then Add. | ||
− | # Set the Path to | + | # Set the Path to {{file|{{p|game}}\Midnight Club 2\mc2.exe}}. |
# Set Do not notify on task switch. | # Set Do not notify on task switch. | ||
# Set the desired window position and size. | # Set the desired window position and size. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Remapping is only possible in main menu. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = limited |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Not working in the pause menu. |
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = false | |button prompts = false | ||
− | |button prompts notes = | + | |button prompts notes = Buttons are referenced by number, only in-menu. |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = hackable | |haptic feedback = hackable | ||
|haptic feedback notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | |haptic feedback notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} By default, can | + | {{ii}} By default, the game can not use axes as buttons (e.g. [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] triggers). |
{{ii}} Force feedback emulation can also be enabled for XInput controllers. | {{ii}} Force feedback emulation can also be enabled for XInput controllers. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Fix button assignment|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix button assignment|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | # Download and run [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]. | ||
− | # Set the "Target Program" to mc2.exe. | + | # Set the "Target Program" to {{file|mc2.exe}}. |
# Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output". | # Go to "DirectInput" and check "Enable DirectInput Output". | ||
− | # Assign LT/RT to | + | # Assign LT/RT to Sliders 1/2. |
# Click Apply, this will install DLL files in the installation folder. | # Click Apply, this will install DLL files in the installation folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Alternatively there is a fixed configuration [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1252-midnight-club-ii-xbox-360-controller-configuration/ here].|ref={{cn|date=}}|fix=}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternatively there is a fixed configuration [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1252-midnight-club-ii-xbox-360-controller-configuration/ here].|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=}} |
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Midnight Club II audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Midnight Club II audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Effects, Player Vehicle and Voice. | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects, Player Vehicle and Voice. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
|subtitles notes = Available for cutscenes only; in-race conversations have no subtitles. | |subtitles notes = Available for cutscenes only; in-race conversations have no subtitles. | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3.0. To change go to Options Mode, then change Options: to Audio. |
+ | |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 = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1259-midnight-club-ii-netplay-exe/ OpenSpy]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ==="Failed to connect to GameSpy server" error=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] master server has been shut down. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1259-midnight-club-ii-netplay-exe/ OpenSpy] as an alternative. |
− | + | {{ii}} Note that recently openspy.org stopped working, so the .org domain needs to be replaced with .net or use the updated .exe linked here. | |
− | + | ===Random crashes to desktop on Windows 7 and later=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} Game relies on DirectShow for FMV playback, which in itself relies on the DirectDraw API which has been pretty much broken since Windows 7. | |
− | + | {{ii}} A DirectDraw wrapper like [[dgVoodoo 2]] or [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases DDrawCompat] is required on modern systems. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{ii}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|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 = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= [[GameSpy]] master server has been shut down. | + | |multiplayer notes= [[GameSpy]] master server has been shut down. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1259-midnight-club-ii-netplay-exe/ OpenSpy] to play online. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://github.com/LRFLEW/OpenMC2 OpenMC2]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An open-source re-implementation of Midnight Club II. | ||
+ | {{--}} Abandoned as of June 15th, 2023 | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 2000, XP | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, ME, XP |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 800 MHz or AMD Duron 1.2 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 800 MHz or AMD Duron 1.2 GHz | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP | ||
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
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|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9000 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9000 | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 12:42, 14 August 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Rockstar San Diego | |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Brazil | Tech Dealer |
Engines | |
Angel Game Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 30, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | Action, Racing |
Vehicles | Street racing |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Contemporary |
Warnings
Midnight Club II is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and racing game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Not available since Feb 12, 2018.[1] |
Demo
- A demo is available.
- Limited to Los Angeles and a selection of 3 vehicles, with 4 available game modes. Online play up to 8 players is available.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename intro videos |
---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\userdata\*.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\userdata\*.map[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12160/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
options.cfg
contains general settings. -
keyboard_only.map
contains keyboard settings. -
mouse.map
contains mouse settings. -
default.cfg
contains default settings and does not need to be edited.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\userdata\*.sav[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12160/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | To change go to Options Mode, then change Options: to Video. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use 0x00000045 compatibility flag for MSAA or 0x000000C1 compatibility flag for SSAA (Nvidia).[4] |
||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game logic, like vehicle speed, vehicle damage, is tied to 30 FPS.[5] FPS is uncapped. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Force borderless windowed |
---|
|
Force windowed or borderless (Retail version only) |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Remapping is only possible in main menu. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Not working in the pause menu. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | Motorcycle tutorial requires you to press Esc to continue. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | Buttons are referenced by number, only in-menu. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | See Controller support. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- By default, the game can not use axes as buttons (e.g. Xbox 360 Controller triggers).
- Force feedback emulation can also be enabled for XInput controllers.
Fix button assignment[citation needed] |
---|
|
Alternatively there is a fixed configuration here.[citation needed] |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Player Vehicle and Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Available for cutscenes only; in-race conversations have no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3.0. To change go to Options Mode, then change Options: to Audio. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | Console versions only. | |||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Use OpenSpy. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
"Failed to connect to GameSpy server" error
- The GameSpy master server has been shut down. Use OpenSpy as an alternative.
- Note that recently openspy.org stopped working, so the .org domain needs to be replaced with .net or use the updated .exe linked here.
Random crashes to desktop on Windows 7 and later
- Game relies on DirectShow for FMV playback, which in itself relies on the DirectDraw API which has been pretty much broken since Windows 7.
- A DirectDraw wrapper like dgVoodoo 2 or DDrawCompat is required on modern systems.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5e |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy master server has been shut down. Use OpenSpy to play online. |
OpenMC2
- An open-source re-implementation of Midnight Club II.
- Abandoned as of June 15th, 2023
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz or AMD Duron 1.2 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GB | 1.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 ATI Radeon 8500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 9000 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12160) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ steamdb.info - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Silent on X, 03-06-2023 - last accessed on 2023-09-12
- ↑ Silent on X, 03-09-2023 - last accessed on 2023-09-12
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ YouTube - Midnight Club 2 - Engine Behavior with Different FPS Settings (Comparison) [60 FPS] - last accessed on 12-06-2017