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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:LucasArts|LucasArts]]
 
|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:LucasArts|LucasArts]]
 
|engine        = Odyssey
 
|engine        = Odyssey
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|release dates  = <sup>NA</sup> February 8, 2005<br/><sup>EU</sup> February 11, 2005<br/><sup>AUS</sup> February 15, 2005
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|release dates  = <sup>NA</sup> February 8, 2005<br /><sup>EU</sup> February 11, 2005<br /><sup>AUS</sup> February 15, 2005
 
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{{:Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (series)}}
 
{{:Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (series)}}
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{{mm}} [http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=321 LucasForums].
 
{{mm}} [http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=321 LucasForums].
  
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==Availability==
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== Availability ==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | | Requires disk check. Also requires significant patching and tweaking.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | | Requires disk check. Also requires significant patching and tweaking.}}
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{{--}} [[#Retail Installation For Windows 7|Retail version installation]] is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare.
 
{{--}} [[#Retail Installation For Windows 7|Retail version installation]] is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare.
  
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===Bundle Pack===
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=== Bundle Pack ===
 
{{ii}} Bundle of KOTOR 1 and 2 is available through [http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Knights-Republic-Bundle-Pack/dp/B00784HHUM/ref=pd_sim_vg_3 retail].
 
{{ii}} Bundle of KOTOR 1 and 2 is available through [http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Knights-Republic-Bundle-Pack/dp/B00784HHUM/ref=pd_sim_vg_3 retail].
 
{{++}} Patched for better compatibility with Windows 7 x64 bit, but with no other improvements.
 
{{++}} Patched for better compatibility with Windows 7 x64 bit, but with no other improvements.
  
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==Improvements==
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== Improvements ==
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===[http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-sith-lords-restored-content-mod-tslrcm The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)]===
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=== [http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-sith-lords-restored-content-mod-tslrcm The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)] ===
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[[File:TSLRCM_screenshot.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Restored content: Dxun Revisited.]]
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[[Image:TSLRCM_screenshot.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Restored content: Dxun Revisited.]]
 
{{mm}} Restored content information at [http://swfans.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod Star Wars Fanpedia].
 
{{mm}} Restored content information at [http://swfans.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod Star Wars Fanpedia].
 
{{++}} Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game.
 
{{++}} Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game.
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}}
  
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===Higher Quality Movies===
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=== Higher Quality Movies ===
 
{{ii}} Not required for Steam version.
 
{{ii}} Not required for Steam version.
 
{{++}} LucasArts released patches that replaced cutscenes with higher quality versions.
 
{{++}} LucasArts released patches that replaced cutscenes with higher quality versions.
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Higher Quality Music===
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=== Higher Quality Music ===
 
{{ii}} Original shipping audio quality: retail - 11,025 Hz, Music Update Patch - 22,050 Hz, Steam - 22,050 Hz, .<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899691</ref>
 
{{ii}} Original shipping audio quality: retail - 11,025 Hz, Music Update Patch - 22,050 Hz, Steam - 22,050 Hz, .<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899691</ref>
 
{{++}} Retail and Steam version audio can be updated to 44,100 Hz.
 
{{++}} Retail and Steam version audio can be updated to 44,100 Hz.
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}}
  
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===[http://knightsoftheoldrepublic.filefront.com/file/;68852 KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.3)]===
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=== [http://knightsoftheoldrepublic.filefront.com/file/;68852 KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.3)] ===
 
{{ii}} Also known as the 'KSE'.
 
{{ii}} Also known as the 'KSE'.
 
{{ii}} Save game editor (cheat) works for both [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KOTOR 1]] and 2.
 
{{ii}} Save game editor (cheat) works for both [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KOTOR 1]] and 2.
 
{{ii}} The save game editor doesn't automatically detect the Steam version of KotOR2. Unless the author decides to update the utility, you will need to use 'regedit' to add the appropriate keys. The editor searches for a string value named 'Path' under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts\KotOR2.  This string should be located at  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LucasArts\KotOR2 in 64-bit versions of Windows.
 
{{ii}} The save game editor doesn't automatically detect the Steam version of KotOR2. Unless the author decides to update the utility, you will need to use 'regedit' to add the appropriate keys. The editor searches for a string value named 'Path' under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts\KotOR2.  This string should be located at  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LucasArts\KotOR2 in 64-bit versions of Windows.
  
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==Game Data==
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== Game Data ==
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===Save Game Location===
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=== Save Game Location ===
 
{{Save Game Table|
 
{{Save Game Table|
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Windows Retail Version|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\%APPDATA%\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\Saves\}}
 
{{Save Game Table/row|Windows Retail Version|C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\%APPDATA%\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\Saves\}}
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}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Cloud Syncing]]===
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=== [[Cloud Syncing]] ===
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing|
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing|
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | hackable | In the database. }}
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | hackable | In the database. }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video Settings==
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== Video Settings ==
 
{{Video Settings
 
{{Video Settings
 
|widescreen_resolution=hackable
 
|widescreen_resolution=hackable
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}}
 
{{++}} [http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_3.html TweakGuides.com article] - recommended for tweaking graphics settings.
 
{{++}} [http://www.tweakguides.com/KOTOR2_3.html TweakGuides.com article] - recommended for tweaking graphics settings.
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===[[Widescreen Resolution]]===
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=== [[Widescreen Resolution]] ===
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[[File:KOTOR2_widescreen_screenshot.jpg|300px|right|thumb|16:9 ratio screenshot, with stretched HUD elements.]]
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[[Image:KOTOR2_widescreen_screenshot.jpg|300px|right|thumb|16:9 ratio screenshot, with stretched HUD elements.]]
 
{{--}} KOTOR2 only natively supports 4:3 resolutions.
 
{{--}} KOTOR2 only natively supports 4:3 resolutions.
 
{{--}} All widescreen fixes will stretch HUD elements, and require a [[#Fix Minimap Location|minimap fix]].<ref>https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-knights-old-republic-ii-sith-lords</ref>
 
{{--}} All widescreen fixes will stretch HUD elements, and require a [[#Fix Minimap Location|minimap fix]].<ref>https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-knights-old-republic-ii-sith-lords</ref>
  
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====[http://rapidlibrary.com/files/squizzy-kotor2-resolution-patcher-rar_ulzxben9zyi89on.html Squizzy Kotor2 Resolution Patcher]====
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==== [http://rapidlibrary.com/files/squizzy-kotor2-resolution-patcher-rar_ulzxben9zyi89on.html Squizzy Kotor2 Resolution Patcher] ====
 
{{++}} Only widescreen patch which works on Steam version.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899743</ref>
 
{{++}} Only widescreen patch which works on Steam version.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899743</ref>
 
{{--}} Works be replacing exe, which reverts to a slightly older version of the game with some bugs.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32507350&postcount=8</ref>
 
{{--}} Works be replacing exe, which reverts to a slightly older version of the game with some bugs.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32507350&postcount=8</ref>
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}}
 
}}
  
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====[https://www.wsgf.org/article/universal-widescreen-uniws-patcher UniWS]====
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==== [https://www.wsgf.org/article/universal-widescreen-uniws-patcher UniWS] ====
 
{{--}} Does not work on native Steam version (due to the fact that it replaces the exe with an older version).<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899743</ref> This can be fixed by replacing the above [[#Squizzy Kotor2 Resolution Patche|Squizzy exe]].<ref>http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=41356787</ref>
 
{{--}} Does not work on native Steam version (due to the fact that it replaces the exe with an older version).<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2899743</ref> This can be fixed by replacing the above [[#Squizzy Kotor2 Resolution Patche|Squizzy exe]].<ref>http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=41356787</ref>
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input Settings==
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== Input Settings ==
 
{{Input Settings
 
{{Input Settings
 
|key_remap=true
 
|key_remap=true
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|controller_support_notes=See [[#Controller|Controller]].
 
|controller_support_notes=See [[#Controller|Controller]].
 
}}
 
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===[[Controller]]===
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=== [[Controller]] ===
 
{{--}} Controller is natively unsupported.
 
{{--}} Controller is natively unsupported.
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[[File:KOTOR2_sample_pinncale.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Sample Pinnacle controller profile.]]
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[[Image:KOTOR2_sample_pinncale.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Sample Pinnacle controller profile.]]
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Pinnacle Game Profile}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Pinnacle Game Profile}}
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}}
 
}}
  
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==System Requirements==
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== System Requirements ==
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===Retail Version===
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=== Retail Version ===
 
{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements
 
|minOS_ = Windows 98/Windows 2000/Windows ME/Windows XP
 
|minOS_ = Windows 98/Windows 2000/Windows ME/Windows XP
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Steam Version===
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=== Steam Version ===
 
{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements
 
|OSfamily_ = Windows
 
|OSfamily_ = Windows
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues Fixed==
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== Issues Fixed ==
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===Retail Installation For Windows 7===
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=== Retail Installation For Windows 7 ===
 
{{ii}} This guide is specifically written for the original retail version of the game.<ref>http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=194296</ref>
 
{{ii}} This guide is specifically written for the original retail version of the game.<ref>http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=194296</ref>
 
{{ii}} All steps should be done with an administrator account.
 
{{ii}} All steps should be done with an administrator account.
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===Stuttering Or Freezing After Combat===
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=== Stuttering Or Freezing After Combat ===
 
{{ii}} This can be fixed by limiting maximum framerate.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32525102&postcount=20</ref>
 
{{ii}} This can be fixed by limiting maximum framerate.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32525102&postcount=20</ref>
  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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Revision as of 18:29, 12 September 2012

Template:Infobox Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (series) Key Points

Commonly referred to as 'KOTOR 2' or 'TSL'.
Patching restored content and widescreen resolution patching is highly recommended for both retail and Steam versions.
Steam version has better compatibility than the retail version.
Retail version installation is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare to acquire.

General Information

Obsidian Forum.
Steam Forum.
LucasForums.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Steam version has better compatibility than the retail version.
Retail version installation is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare.

Bundle Pack

Bundle of KOTOR 1 and 2 is available through retail.
Patched for better compatibility with Windows 7 x64 bit, but with no other improvements.

Improvements

The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)

File:TSLRCM screenshot.jpg
Restored content: Dxun Revisited.
Restored content information at Star Wars Fanpedia.
Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game.
Instructions
Instructions
Default install directories:

Template:Save Game Table

Instructions
Instructions

Higher Quality Movies

Not required for Steam version.
LucasArts released patches that replaced cutscenes with higher quality versions.
Instructions

Higher Quality Music

Original shipping audio quality: retail - 11,025 Hz, Music Update Patch - 22,050 Hz, Steam - 22,050 Hz, .[1]
Retail and Steam version audio can be updated to 44,100 Hz.
Instructions

KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.3)

Also known as the 'KSE'.
Save game editor (cheat) works for both KOTOR 1 and 2.
The save game editor doesn't automatically detect the Steam version of KotOR2. Unless the author decides to update the utility, you will need to use 'regedit' to add the appropriate keys. The editor searches for a string value named 'Path' under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts\KotOR2. This string should be located at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LucasArts\KotOR2 in 64-bit versions of Windows.

Game Data

Save Game Location

Template:Save Game Table

Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video Settings

Template:Video Settings

TweakGuides.com article - recommended for tweaking graphics settings.

Widescreen Resolution

File:KOTOR2 widescreen screenshot.jpg
16:9 ratio screenshot, with stretched HUD elements.
KOTOR2 only natively supports 4:3 resolutions.
All widescreen fixes will stretch HUD elements, and require a minimap fix.[2]

Squizzy Kotor2 Resolution Patcher

Only widescreen patch which works on Steam version.[3]
Works be replacing exe, which reverts to a slightly older version of the game with some bugs.[4]
Instructions

UniWS

Does not work on native Steam version (due to the fact that it replaces the exe with an older version).[5] This can be fixed by replacing the above Squizzy exe.[6]
Instructions
Instructions

Input Settings

Template:Input Settings

Controller

Controller is natively unsupported.
File:KOTOR2 sample pinncale.jpg
Sample Pinnacle controller profile.
Instructions

System Requirements

Retail Version

Template:System Requirements

Steam Version

Template:System Requirements

Issues Fixed

Retail Installation For Windows 7

This guide is specifically written for the original retail version of the game.[7]
All steps should be done with an administrator account.
Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Stuttering Or Freezing After Combat

This can be fixed by limiting maximum framerate.[8]
Instructions
Instructions


References