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{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | ||
{{ii}} No longer available due to licensing reasons.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11-25|comment=Email received from Codemasters customer service.}}</ref> | {{ii}} No longer available due to licensing reasons.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11-25|comment=Email received from Codemasters customer service.}}</ref> | ||
− | {{ii}} Demo is [http://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-download/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-demo available] | + | {{ii}} Demo is [http://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-download/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-demo available] (Steam is not required) |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== |
Revision as of 20:28, 11 May 2019
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
EGO 1.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 1, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | September 9, 2011 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
⤏ Go to series page | |
Colin McRae Rally | 1998 |
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 | 2000 |
Colin McRae Rally 3 | 2003 |
Colin McRae Rally 04 | 2004 |
Colin McRae Rally 2005 | 2004 |
Colin McRae: DiRT | 2007 |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | 2009 |
DiRT 3 | 2011 |
DiRT Showdown | 2012 |
Colin McRae Rally (2014) | 2014 |
DiRT Rally | 2015 |
DiRT 4 | 2017 |
DiRT Rally 2.0 | 2019 |
DIRT 5 | 2020 |
Key points
- The game features full keyboard support but an Xbox 360 Controller is recommended.
- The demo is hidden. Visit
steam://install/44300
in your browser to install the demo. It will ask you if you want to "Launch Application", that application being Steam. - Includes benchmark.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check. | |||
Retail | ||||
Steam | Install the demo with steam://install/15942 |
- All Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM[Note 1]
- No longer available due to licensing reasons.[1]
- Demo is available (Steam is not required)
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version is Patch 1.1.
Skip intro videos
Replace video files |
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Apply the DiRT 2 intro skip. |
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
Play without GFWL[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12840/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2\savegame\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/DiRT 2/Savegame |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12840/pfx/[Note 2] |
- The files in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive\
contain your unique offline profile ID.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Chase (far) camera with a vertical FOV of 60. A background texture is temporarily missing at this FOV.
- Higher FOVs can expose occasional texture pop-in glitches.
Use Dirt3FovChange[2] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[citation needed] |
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Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 | Some online services for this title are offline rendering some achievements discontinued.[citation needed] |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | Broken | |||
iZ3D |
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode only runs at 60 Hz, even if the in-game option is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL, Rapture3D | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz AMD Athlon X2 4200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (2 GB for Vista) | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1500 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 ATI Radeon HD 4850 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 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 (12840) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11-25
- Email received from Codemasters customer service.
- ↑ NoGripRacing Forums - View Single Post - Changing FOV