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Revision as of 08:57, 20 July 2015
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Developers | |
---|---|
id Software | |
The Reckoning (Expansion) | Xatrix Entertainment |
Ground Zero (Expansion) | Rogue Entertainment |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
id Tech 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 9, 1997 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1997 |
Linux | May 20, 1999 |
Quake | |
---|---|
Quake | 1996 |
Quake II | 1997 |
Quake III Arena | 1999 |
Quake 4 | 2005 |
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars | 2007 |
Quake Live | 2010 |
Quake II RTX | 2019 |
Quake Enhanced | 2021 |
Quake Champions | 2022 |
Quake II Enhanced | 2023 |
Key points
- Engine is open source with modern multi-platform ports available; see Source ports
- Runs well on low-end hardware
- Easy to mod
- The Steam Version lacks the Soundtrack, but this can be fixed.
General information
- Quake Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Quake game made.
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- FAQ on Steam forums - A starting point for new Quake II players.
- Func_Msgboard - The mapper hub, new map releases, technique improvements.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Steam | Does not come with the game soundtrack; see No Music Playback |
- This game can also be played on OS X and Linux using a source port.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Mission Pack: Ground Zero | Available on Steam | |
Mission Pack: The Reckoning | Available on Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
3.20. Latest official patch.
3.24. Unofficial patch that focuses on bugfixes and minor tweaks.
Source ports
Since the release of the source code various engine overhauls and source ports have been created to enhance or modify the game in different ways. Which one to use is a matter of taste.
- 3.24 - This is a simple patch that fixes bugs and adds certain things to the engine such as widescreen-support. Easy to install and use.
- Fruitz of Dojo Quake II - A Cocoa port of the engine, it allows Quake II to be played on modern Macs.
- KMQuake II - An enhanced source port. Allows for customization of textures, game interface etc.
- LWJake2 - A LWJGL-based source port focusing on compatibility and bugfixes.
- Quetoo - Another source port which adds support for Linux and FreeBSD. Only for people who know what they're doing.
- R1Q2 - Source port that focuses on the multiplayer aspect of the game.
- Ultimate Quake II Patch - Designed for the Steam version of Quake II but is also compatible with retail versions by changing the install path of the mod. Adds bug-fixes, improved graphics, enables mouse use in menus as well as music through software playback.
- Q2DOS - Source port for MS-DOS that features DLL loading through DJGPP, Online play with a packet driver, Intel HD audio support, HTTP downloading with libCURL, Yamagi Quake II's game dll code enhancements and all of the v3.24 unofficial patch.
- Yamagi Quake II - An "enhanced client" focusing mainly on bug- and code-fixes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
It is not built in, but forcing it through graphics drivers should work.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
The game doesn't have built in anti-aliasing but forcing it through your graphics control panel should work.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
The game is capped at 90 fps. To fix this, create a text-file in C:\Program Files (x86)\id Software\Quake2\baseq2\
then add the line cl_maxfps "120"
(or whatever you want the maximum fps to be) and save it as autoexec.cfg
. You can also force V-sync through graphics drivers control panel.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 |
- All official maps are designed for at most 16 players. However, dedicated servers can be set to have the max player limit at 256
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 27910 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
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SteamVR | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use Quake2VR (beta). | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Issues fixed
No music playback
The music plays directly from the game-CD so the Steam version unfortunately lacks it. Try applying the Ultimate Quake II patch mentioned above.
If you prefer to use the original engine you can download the soundtrack from the Steam forums. Either burn a new CD from the image file or use a CD emulator like WinCDEmu to mount the image.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 1.1 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 24 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 MB | 400 MB |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Linux kernel v2.0.24 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 24 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 MB | 400 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/2320/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- Mac OS
- Linux
- Games
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- VR games
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