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{{ii}} The disc must be inserted in CD-ROM 0; [[Glossary:Sound#CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)|see this page for details]]. | {{ii}} The disc must be inserted in CD-ROM 0; [[Glossary:Sound#CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)|see this page for details]]. | ||
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+ | ===Joystick not detected in Ghost Bear's Legacy=== | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy missing giddi/giddiwin files|ref=<ref>[http://www.mech2.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8128#p8128 MechWarrior 2: Resource Forum • View topic - No joystick with Ghost Bear - SOLVED!!]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Open the <code>giddi</code> folder on the CD. | ||
+ | # Copy the contents to <code>giddi</code> in the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>giddiwin</code> folder on the CD. | ||
+ | # Copy the contents to <code>giddiwin</code> in the installation folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
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Developers | |
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Activision | |
Release dates | |
DOS | July 24, 1995 |
Windows | 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 1, 1996 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Subseries of BattleTech | |
MechWarrior | 1989 |
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat | 1995 |
MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries | 1996 |
MechWarrior 3 | 1999 |
MechWarrior 4: Vengeance | 2000 |
MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries | 2002 |
MechWarrior: Living Legends (unofficial game) | 2009 |
MechWarrior Online | 2012 |
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries | 2019 |
MechWarrior 5: Clans | 2024 |
Key points
- MechVM fixes compatibility issues with modern systems.
- Windows versions do not work on Windows 8 and later.[1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- MechWarrior 2: The Titanium Trilogy is a complete edition including both expansions and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries.
- The DOS version uses software rendering. This version can be played in DOSBox.
- The Windows 95, Pentium, Diamond Monster 3D, 3Dfx, Battlepack and Titanium versions can be played using MechVM.
- The ATI Rage, Matrox Mystique, PowerVR, S3 ViRGE and STB Velocity versions are not usable on modern systems.
- There are many visual differences between the hardware-accelerated versions; see the 3D Acceleration Comparison for details.
Essential improvements
MechVM
- Windows versions do not work on Windows 8 and later; choose the DOS version when prompted (not included with all Windows versions).[1]
Instructions |
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Patches
- Install the latest Patch to fix various issues. Battlepack and Titanium versions are already patched.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Versions with 3dfx renderers can run at higher resolutions using nGlide (choice of stretched or pillarboxed 4:3).
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
- Multiplayer requires the Netmech expansion (sold separately or bundled with later releases).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Official servers have been shut down. |
Issues unresolved
Windows version crashes on mission launch on Windows 8 or later
- Windows versions crash on Windows 8 and later; use the DOS version instead.[1]
Issues fixed
No music
- The disc must be inserted in CD-ROM 0; see this page for details.
Joystick not detected in Ghost Bear's Legacy
Instructions |
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System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486-66 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA 256 Color |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium 100 | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 195 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D or 3dfx compatible |