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|cover        = Aliens vs. Predator 2 Box Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Aliens vs. Predator 2 Box Cover.jpg
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|reception    =
 
|reception    =
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aliens-versus-predator-2|85}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aliens-versus-predator-2|85}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Stealth }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Robot }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Horror, Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Aliens versus Predator }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|igdb        = aliens-versus-predator-2
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|hltb        = 378
 +
|lutris      = aliens-versus-predator-2
 +
|mobygames    = 5493
 
|strategywiki = Aliens versus Predator 2
 
|strategywiki = Aliens versus Predator 2
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|mobygames    = aliens-versus-predator-2
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|wikipedia    = Aliens Versus Predator 2
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|wikipedia    = Aliens versus Predator 2
 
 
|winehq      = 2838
 
|winehq      = 2838
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Aliens versus Predator}}
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 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      = '''''Aliens versus Predator 2''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Horror}} {{Glossary:Sci-fi}} {{Glossary:FPS}} in the [[Series:Aliens versus Predator|Aliens versus Predator]] series set in {{Glossary:Space}} and developed by [[Company:Monolith Productions|Monolith Productions]].
 +
 
 +
|release history  = The game was released to [[Windows]] on October 23, 2001. The following year in August 2002 an expansion pack developed by ''Third Law Interactive'' titled ''Primal Hunt'' was released. In May 2003 the ''Gold Edition'' was released which bundled the base game with the expansion pack. Two months later on July 23, 2003 an [[OS X]] port developed by [[Company:The Omni Group|The Omni Group]] was released.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = As the multiplayer service [[GameSpy]] has terminated its services, the game requires either a community-created [[#AvP2 Master Server Patches|Master Server Patches]] or the use of the third-party software [[GameRanger]] to enable online functionality.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://avp.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Xenopedia] - A wiki for the Alien, Predator, and crossover universe
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{{mm}} [http://www.avpuniverse.com/ AvP Universe] - fansite with some useful links
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{{mm}} [http://www.avpuniverse.com/ AvP Universe] with some useful links
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4.54.00.0018}}. <br>{{DRM|SecuROM|4.77.00.0002}} for [[#Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions|Primal Hunt]].| | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4.54.00.0018}}. <br>{{DRM|SecuROM|4.77.00.0002}} for [[#DLC and expansion packs|Primal Hunt]].| | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{--}} The game is not sold digitally due to various legality issues with several parties.
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{{--}} The game is not sold digitally due to various legal issues with several parties.
 +
{{ii}} Free [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/198-aliens-versus-predator-2-single-player-demo/ singleplayer] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/199-aliens-versus-predator-2-multiplayer-demo/ multiplayer] demos are available.
  
−
===Demos===
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===Version differences===
−
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/198-aliens-versus-predator-2-single-player-demo/ Single Player]
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{{ii}} '''Gold Edition''' released in May 2003 bundles the base game with the '''Primal Hunt''' expansion pack.
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* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/199-aliens-versus-predator-2-multiplayer-demo/ Multiplayer]
 
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Primal Hunt | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Primal Hunt | Expansion pack which adds new weapons and multiplayer maps as well as a singleplayer prequel campaign to the base game. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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====v1.0.9.6====
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* The v1.0.9.6 patch is available in the following languages: '''English''', '''French''', '''German''', '''Italian''', '''Korean''' and '''Spanish'''. It can be downloaded from the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/200-aliens-versus-predator-2-patch/ Files section]
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* The patch is available in the following languages: '''English''', '''French''', '''German''', '''Italian''', '''Korean''' and '''Spanish'''. It can be downloaded from the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/200-aliens-versus-predator-2-patch/ Files section]
 
  
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====Map Updates====
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===Map updates===
 
{{ii}} Make sure the game is patched to v1.0.9.6 before installing the updates
 
{{ii}} Make sure the game is patched to v1.0.9.6 before installing the updates
 
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/206-aliens-versus-predator-2-single-player-map-update-1/ Single Player Map Update #1] - Fixes some bugs in the single player levels, only for the English version of the game (already included for others).
 
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/206-aliens-versus-predator-2-single-player-map-update-1/ Single Player Map Update #1] - Fixes some bugs in the single player levels, only for the English version of the game (already included for others).
 
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/207-aliens-versus-predator-2-multiplayer-map-update-1/ Multiplayer Map Update #1] - Adds 10 new maps.
 
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/207-aliens-versus-predator-2-multiplayer-map-update-1/ Multiplayer Map Update #1] - Adds 10 new maps.
 +
 +
===[https://avpunknown.com/avp2master/index.html Master Server Patch]===
 +
* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/avp2-master-server-patch/downloads/aliens-vs-predator-2-master-server-patch-24 ModDB download]
 +
{{ii}} Contrary to the name, this is an unofficial patch that not only redirects the multiplayer segment of the base game and ''Primal Hunt'' to a community-run master server, but also introduces fixes for modern systems.
 +
{{ii}} Requires the official 1.0.9.6 patch and Single Player Map Update #1.
 +
{{++}} Includes widescreen and high resolution support, anisotropic filtering in the custom performance menu, a mouse input fix, and framerate issue fixes.
 +
{{++}} Includes a console with commands for turning off visor color inversion, showing the framerate, toggling patch options, etc.
 +
{{ii}} Incompatible with custom launchers.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Aliens vs. Predator 2 - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Aliens vs. Predator 2 - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aliens-versus-predator-2-gold-edition
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aliens-versus-predator-2-gold-edition
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD and menus do not scale well at very high resolutions.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|windowed notes            = Add <code>+windowed 1</code> to the advanced command-line in the launcher.
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless windowed|Borderless windowed]].
−
|anisotropic                = false
+
|anisotropic                = hackable
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples for the base game with the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]].
−
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
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|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = false
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|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Can be forced off.
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                = Can be forced off.{{cn|November 2022|reason=How?}}
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
−
|120 fps notes              = Cap at 60 FPS to prevent sound and animation issues.
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|120 fps notes              = Sound and animation issues at higher frame rates. Cap the game at 60 FPS to prevent these.
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use widescreen hack|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aliens-versus-predator-2-gold-edition Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Using the Master Server Patch|fix=
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# Install Patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 (see [[#Patches|Patches]]).
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# Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the [[#Patches|Patches]] section.
−
# Install custom launchers for the [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2-Custom-Launcher base game] and [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2PH-Custom-Launcher expansion].
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# Install the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]].
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# Run the custom launcher and configure desired settings.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
+
====Custom launchers====
−
{{Input settings
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{{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Use custom launchers|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aliens-versus-predator-2-gold-edition Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the [[#Patches|Patches]] section.
 +
# Download launcher executables for the [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2-Custom-Launcher/releases base game] and/or [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2PH-Custom-Launcher/releases expansion].
 +
# Place chosen executable(s) in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 +
# Run the launcher for the base game or expansion and configure desired settings.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{++}} Allows the FOV to be freely configured to a chosen number value
 +
{{ii}} Needs to be run with administrator privileges in order to launch.
 +
{{--}} Conflict with the Master Server Patch, preventing the use of the patch's console.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Edit autoexec|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide">{{Refurl|url=http://www.avpunknown.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1538797059|title=AVP UNKNOWN FORUM - KingKenny's Ultimate Guide on How to Get AvP2 + Primal Hunt Working on Your Computer!|date=2024-04-07}}</ref>{{dubious|date=2021-04-21|reason=Setting these is not enough. The game will be rendering a custom resolution, with a a stretched 4:3 aspect ratio! (are these instructions for fan repack with prebundled hacks?)}}|fix=
 +
# Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the [[#Patches|Patches]] section.
 +
# Open the {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file located in {{file|{{p|game}}\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2|folder}} with a text editor. For Primal Hunt, the file is found in {{file|{{p|game}}\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2 - Primal Hunt|folder}}.
 +
# Search for the following entries:
 +
<pre>
 +
"SCREENWIDTH" "#"
 +
"GameScreenHeight" "#"
 +
"SCREENHEIGHT" "#"
 +
"GameScreenWidth" "#"
 +
</pre>
 +
4. Change the resolution numbers that appear after those entries to the desired screen resolution.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{ii}} It is possible to use resolutions that go beyond the game's resolution settings, but accessing and modifying the display settings in the game launcher will immediately overwrite the value.
 +
{{--}} FOV will be stretched to fit the aspect ratio.
 +
{{--}} Does not work for resolution heights greater than 2048 or resolution widths greater than 1536.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless windowed]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Master Server Patch: Activate borderless windowed mode|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix=
 +
* Add <code>+windowed 1</code> and <code>+borderless 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to the advanced command-line in the ''Options'' section of the launcher.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Lithfix: Activate borderless windowed mode|fix=
 +
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} in a text editor.
 +
# Create a new line at the top and type <code>"lf_borderless_window" "1.0"</code>.
 +
# Save the file.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{ii}} With the [[#Custom Launchers|custom launchers]], borderless windowed mode can be toggled in the ''Game settings'' section of the custom launcher.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
−
|acceleration option notes = Option for mouse smoothing. Lacks options for mouse acceleration.
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|acceleration option notes = Slider option for mouse smoothing present. Lacks options for mouse acceleration.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Slider present.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
−
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Aliens vs. Predator 2 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Aliens vs. Predator 2 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/8-aliens-versus-predator-2 link #1] or [https://github.com/hornster02/Aliens_vs_Predator_2-2001-CZ link #2]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = in the French retail version only
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/aliens-vs-predator-2/aliens-vs-predator-2/3 for the base game is here], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/aliens-vs-predator-2-primal-hunt/aliens-vs-predator-2-primal-hunt/1189 for the expansion pack is here]
+
  |notes    = Fan translation; download for [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/aliens-vs-predator-2/aliens-vs-predator-2/3 base game], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/aliens-vs-predator-2-primal-hunt/aliens-vs-predator-2-primal-hunt/1189 Primal Hunt]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
−
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Requires [[#Patches|patch v1.0.9.6]] installed.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Download for [http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/avsp2.zip base game], [http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/AvP2_PrimalHunt_tradu.7z Primal Hunt]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 16
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = hackable
 +
|online play players  = 16
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; use the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]] for a community-run replacement.
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = false
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = true
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 2300-2400, 7000-10000
 +
|udp  = 27888-27900
 +
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
−
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2 DGvoodoo2 v 2.6] (DX6), see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/aliens-vs-predator-2/ vorpx forum].
+
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGvoodoo2 v 2.6]] (DX6), see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/aliens-vs-predator-2/ vorpx forum].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===The game does not launch or crashes when loading a level===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|avp2.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / Me and as administrator.|ref={{CN|reason=Proper documented fix would be probably better|date=January 2015}}}}
  
 +
===Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use low frame rate fix|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix=
 +
* Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/579-windows-881-ddraw-fps-fix/ Windows 8/8.1 DDraw FPS Fix] and extract {{file|ddraw.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
  
−
==Network==
+
'''Notes:'''
−
{{Network/Multiplayer
+
{{ii}} May cause black screen freezing on startup for Windows 10.
−
|local play          =  
+
}}
−
|local play players  =  
+
 
−
|local play modes    =  
+
===Uncontrollable mouse movement===
−
|local play notes    =
+
{{--}} Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement.
−
|lan play            = true
+
{{Fixbox|description=Decrease mouse polling rate to 125 Hz.|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>}}
−
|lan play players    = 16
+
 
−
|lan play modes      =
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]]}}
−
|lan play notes      =  
+
 
−
|online play          = hackable
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix=
−
|online play players  = 16
+
* Download it [http://www.avpunknown.com/avp2files/avp2dll/dinput.zip here] extract it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
−
|online play modes    =  
+
 
−
|online play notes    = [[GameSpy]] online server browser has stopped working; use the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/avp2-master-server-patch/downloads/aliens-vs-predator-2-master-server-patch-24 Master Server Patch] or GameRanger for a player-run replacement.
+
'''Notes:'''
−
|asynchronous        =
+
{{ii}} Fixes a common crash on launch.
−
|asynchronous notes  =
+
{{ii}} Conflicts with DI-wrapper.
 +
{{ii}} Will require reassigning mouse buttons.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Network/Connections
+
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Use DI-wrapper|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-12-13}}</ref>|fix=
−
|matchmaking        = false
+
* Download [https://code.google.com/archive/p/di-wrapper/downloads DI-Wrapper] extract it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
−
|matchmaking notes  =  
+
 
−
|p2p                = true
+
'''Notes:'''
−
|p2p notes          =  
+
{{ii}} Conflicts with mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll.
−
|dedicated          = true
+
{{ii}} Will require reassigning mouse buttons.
−
|dedicated notes    =
 
−
|self-hosting      = true
 
−
|self-hosting notes =
 
−
|direct ip          = true
 
−
|direct ip notes    =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Network/Ports
+
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Use LithFix for smoother mouselook|fix=
−
|tcp  = 2300-2400, 7000-10000
+
# Download [https://haekb.itch.io/lithfix LithFix] and copy it to installation folder.
−
|udp  = 27888-27900
+
# Remove any custom <code>.rez</code> files and add <code>-rez lithfix</code> to advanced command-line in the launcher.
−
|upnp = unknown
+
 
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{ii}} Custom launchers have basic support for LithFix since version 1.3.0 (base game) or 1.1.0 (Primal Hunt).
 +
{{--}} Conflicts with Master Server Patch.<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Issues fixed==
+
===Screen turns black in alternate Alien and Predator vision modes===
−
===Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen===
+
{{--}} With recent graphics drivers, the game's color inversion does not work, resulting in the Alien vision and the Predator tech visor displaying black screens.<ref>[https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=52849.0}}</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/LV426/comments/4c6mj5/annoying_avp2_game_bug_pc/}}</ref>
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use low frame rate fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable inverted vision modes in the Master Server Patch's console|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix=
−
Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/579-windows-881-ddraw-fps-fix/ Windows 8/8.1 DDRAW FPS Fix].
+
# Install the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server patch]].
 +
# When in-game, hit {{Key|`}} on the keyboard to open the console.
 +
# Type <code>invertbypass</code> into the console and hit enter to toggle the inversion off.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{++}} Works in both multiplayer and singleplayer.
 +
{{ii}} The toggle will be saved, remaining on or off through restarts as set.
 +
{{--}} Changes the look of the inverted vision modes significantly.
 +
{{--}} Doesn't work for "Primal hunt" expansion.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Uncontrollable mouse movement===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Disable inverted vision modes by installing the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2180-avp2-vision-fix/ vision mode fix]|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix=
−
{{ii}} Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement.
+
# Download the file and unzip it in the {{folder|custom}} subfolder in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2}}. If the folder does not exist, create it.
 +
# In the launch settings, go to Options, then type in the <code>-rez custom/visionfix.rez</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use LithFix for raw input|fix=
+
'''Notes:'''
−
# Download [https://haekb.itch.io/lithfix LithFix] and copy it to installation folder.
+
{{ii}} Can also be installed to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and launched with the <code>-rez visionfix.rez</code> command line argument.
−
# Remove any custom rez files and add <code>-rez lithfix</code> to advanced command line in the launcher.  
+
{{--}} Changes the look of the inverted vision modes significantly.
 +
{{--}} Only works in singleplayer.
 +
{{--}} Predator's night vision does not work underwater.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Decrease mouse polling rate to 125|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative method: Install dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix=
 +
# Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]] and unpack it (verified working on version 2.82.3).
 +
# Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, paste them into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 +
# Extract {{file|D3D8.dll}}, {{file|D3D9.dll}}, {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} from the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 +
# Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and configure the settings.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use DI-wrapper|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-12-13}}</ref>|fix=
+
'''Notes:'''
−
# Download [https://code.google.com/archive/p/di-wrapper/downloads DI-Wrapper] and copy it to installation folder.
+
{{++}} Makes the inverted vision modes display properly, rather than turning off their color inversion.
 +
{{ii}} Can be used to force anti-aliasing and higher resolutions without shrinking the HUD and menus.
 +
{{ii}} Works with all patches except the [[#Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen|Windows 8 FPS fix]].
 +
{{--}} Has severe performance issues with the game's dynamic lighting.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Cutscenes play too fast===
 
===Cutscenes play too fast===
−
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz|ref=<ref name="Diegoelcapo1231">{{Refcheck|user=Diegoelcapo1231|date=2020-07-27}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===MFC Application Client Application Has Stopped Working error===
 +
{{ii}} This error seems to also occur more often when running in fullscreen mode; consider using windowed or [[#Borderless windowed|borderless windowed]] mode.{{cn|date=March 2022}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Master Server Patch|Master Server Patch]]|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{ii}} Check the '''Windows Event Log''' for the application error - if it refers to a '''\system32\HID.DLL''' then it's likely an error with some input devices.{{cn|date=March 2022}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll|ref=<ref name="kingkennyguide"/>|fix=
 +
* Download it [http://www.avpunknown.com/avp2files/avp2dll/dinput.zip here] and extract {{file|dinput.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
  
−
===The game won't launch===
+
'''Notes:'''
−
If nothing happens when you click the .exe you might have to try running the game in Windows 98 compatibility-mode. To do this right-click '''avp2.exe''', click options and go to the compatibility-tab. Check the compatibility-box and choose Windows 98.{{CN|reason=Proper documented fix would be probably better|date=January 2015}}
+
{{ii}} Built to solve this crash, mouse issues, and any problems with keybindings.
 +
{{ii}} Conflicts with DI-wrapper.
 +
}}
  
−
Running the game as an administrator has also prove useful in launching the game for some people.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable HID devices|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4spm7VTvpDU|title=Youtube- How to get AVP2 working on windows 10|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{refcheck|user=Zaphero|date=2022-03-23}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open the Windows Device Manager.
 +
# Expand Human Interface Devices.
 +
# Right-click on each driver starting with "HID Compliant", and left-click on "Disable Device".
  
−
If it says something about "MFC Application Client" - Check the '''Windows Event Log''' for the application error - if it refers to a '''\system32\HID.DLL''' then you're probably using a gaming-keyboard or similar, try disabling the HIDs related to your gaming-peripherals or you can also set the compatibility. This error seems to also occur more often when running in Fullscreen mode; consider using Windowed mode (possibly in conjunction with the Borderless Gaming utility).
+
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{ii}} Test re-enabling them and re-launching the game one after the other to determine the driver(s) causing the problem.
 +
{{ii}} Uninstalling these drivers tends to result in them being reinstalled and reenabled almost immediately.
 +
}}
  
 
===MSI Afterburner overlay makes the game crash===
 
===MSI Afterburner overlay makes the game crash===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change the settings in RivaTuner|ref={{cn|date=April 2018}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change the settings in RivaTuner|ref={{cn|date=April 2018}}|fix=
 
# After launching MSI Afterburner, open the Riva Tuner Statistics Server from the system tray.
 
# After launching MSI Afterburner, open the Riva Tuner Statistics Server from the system tray.
−
# Add lithtech.exe from {{p|game}} to the settings.
+
# Add {{file|lithtech.exe}} from {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} to the settings.
 
# Set Stealth mode to "ON".
 
# Set Stealth mode to "ON".
−
}}
 
−
 
−
===MFC Application Client crashing when load levels===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Find avp2.exe and lithtech.exe (located inside the game's root folder, where the .exe file is) right  click on lithtech.exe properties compatibility tab check run this program in compatibility and choose Win98/ME and check run as admin and click apply. Right click on avp2.exe properties, compatibility tab check run as admin and click apply
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 7
 
|direct3d versions      = 7
−
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-06|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim700.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 7 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice7").}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = Miles Sound System
−
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = 6.0i
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
−
|input            =  
+
|input            = DirectInput
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
−
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = 1.0h
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
−
|multiplayer notes= [[GameSpy]] online server browser has stopped working; use the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/avp2-master-server-patch/downloads/aliens-vs-predator-2-master-server-patch-24 Master Server Patch] or GameRanger for a player-run replacement.
+
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/208-aliens-versus-predator-2-2007-complete-texture-overhaul-mod/ Complete Texture Overhaul Mod]====
 
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/208-aliens-versus-predator-2-2007-complete-texture-overhaul-mod/ Complete Texture Overhaul Mod]====
 
{{ii}} Replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.
 
{{ii}} Replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.
−
{{--}} The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for more gritty, desaturated look, which may be unacceptable for a lot of players.
+
{{ii}} The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for a grittier, more desaturated look.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|minOS    = 98
 
|minOS    = 98
−
|minCPU  = 450 MHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minHD    = 750 MB
 
|minHD    = 750 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
−
|minGPU  =  
+
|minDX    = 8.0
−
|minDX    = 8
+
 
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
 +
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|recDX    =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
|minOS    = 10.2.6
 +
|minCPU  = G4 700 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 +
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon
 +
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce
 +
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 04:05, 7 April 2024

Aliens versus Predator 2
Aliens versus Predator 2 cover
Developers
Monolith Productions
Primal Hunt Third Law Interactive
macOS (OS X) The Omni Group
Publishers
Sierra Entertainment
Fox Interactive
macOS (OS X) MacPlay
Japan Capcom
Engines
Lithtech Talon
Release dates
Windows October 30, 2001
macOS (OS X) July 23, 2003
Reception
Metacritic 85
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Stealth
Vehicles Robot
Art styles Stylized
Themes Horror, Sci-fi, Space
Series Aliens versus Predator
Aliens versus Predator 2 on HowLongToBeat
Aliens versus Predator 2 on IGDB
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Aliens versus Predator 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Aliens versus Predator 2 on MobyGames
Aliens versus Predator 2 on Wikipedia
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Aliens versus Predator
Subseries of Alien
Subseries of Predator
Aliens versus Predator 1999
Aliens versus Predator 2 2001
Aliens vs. Predator 2010

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Aliens versus Predator 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer horror sci-fi FPS in the Aliens versus Predator series set in space and developed by Monolith Productions.

The game was released to Windows on October 23, 2001. The following year in August 2002 an expansion pack developed by Third Law Interactive titled Primal Hunt was released. In May 2003 the Gold Edition was released which bundled the base game with the expansion pack. Two months later on July 23, 2003 an OS X port developed by The Omni Group was released.

As the multiplayer service GameSpy has terminated its services, the game requires either a community-created Master Server Patches or the use of the third-party software GameRanger to enable online functionality.

General information

AvP Universe - fansite with some useful links

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 4.54.00.0018 DRM.
SecuROM 4.77.00.0002 DRM for Primal Hunt.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The game is not sold digitally due to various legal issues with several parties.
Free singleplayer and multiplayer demos are available.

Version differences

Gold Edition released in May 2003 bundles the base game with the Primal Hunt expansion pack.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Primal Hunt Expansion pack which adds new weapons and multiplayer maps as well as a singleplayer prequel campaign to the base game.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

  • The v1.0.9.6 patch is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean and Spanish. It can be downloaded from the Files section

Map updates

Make sure the game is patched to v1.0.9.6 before installing the updates

Master Server Patch

Contrary to the name, this is an unofficial patch that not only redirects the multiplayer segment of the base game and Primal Hunt to a community-run master server, but also introduces fixes for modern systems.
Requires the official 1.0.9.6 patch and Single Player Map Update #1.
Includes widescreen and high resolution support, anisotropic filtering in the custom performance menu, a mouse input fix, and framerate issue fixes.
Includes a console with commands for turning off visor color inversion, showing the framerate, toggling patch options, etc.
Incompatible with custom launchers.

Skip intro videos

Intro videos can be skipped by clicking on Options in the launcher and ticking Disable Logos.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\autoexec.cfg[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save\Player_0[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution. HUD and menus do not scale well at very high resolutions.
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution.
Windowed
Add +windowed 1 to the advanced command-line in the launcher.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples for the base game with the Master Server Patch.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Can be forced off.[citation needed]
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Sound and animation issues at higher frame rates. Cap the game at 60 FPS to prevent these.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

Using the Master Server Patch
  1. Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the Patches section.
  2. Install the Master Server Patch.

Custom launchers

Alternative method: Use custom launchers[1]
  1. Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the Patches section.
  2. Download launcher executables for the base game and/or expansion.
  3. Place chosen executable(s) in <path-to-game>.
  4. Run the launcher for the base game or expansion and configure desired settings.

Notes:

Allows the FOV to be freely configured to a chosen number value
Needs to be run with administrator privileges in order to launch.
Conflict with the Master Server Patch, preventing the use of the patch's console.
Alternative method: Edit autoexec[2][dubious – discuss]
  1. Install patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 from the Patches section.
  2. Open the autoexec.cfg file located in <path-to-game>\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2 with a text editor. For Primal Hunt, the file is found in <path-to-game>\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2 - Primal Hunt.
  3. Search for the following entries:
"SCREENWIDTH" "#"
"GameScreenHeight" "#"
"SCREENHEIGHT" "#"
"GameScreenWidth" "#"

4. Change the resolution numbers that appear after those entries to the desired screen resolution.

Notes:

It is possible to use resolutions that go beyond the game's resolution settings, but accessing and modifying the display settings in the game launcher will immediately overwrite the value.
FOV will be stretched to fit the aspect ratio.
Does not work for resolution heights greater than 2048 or resolution widths greater than 1536.

Borderless windowed

Master Server Patch: Activate borderless windowed mode[2]
  • Add +windowed 1 and +borderless 1 command line arguments to the advanced command-line in the Options section of the launcher.
Lithfix: Activate borderless windowed mode
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and open autoexec.cfg in a text editor.
  2. Create a new line at the top and type "lf_borderless_window" "1.0".
  3. Save the file.

Notes:

With the custom launchers, borderless windowed mode can be toggled in the Game settings section of the custom launcher.
Use Borderless Gaming

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Slider option for mouse smoothing present. Lacks options for mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Slider present.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Joystick only.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Under Game settings.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Fan translation. link #1 or link #2
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation; download for base game, Primal Hunt
Italian
Korean
Requires patch v1.0.9.6 installed.
Spanish
Download for base game, Primal Hunt

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16 The official GameSpy service has been shut down; use the Master Server Patch for a community-run replacement.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 2300-2400, 7000-10000
UDP 27888-27900
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
Z3D
User created profile, requires DGvoodoo2 v 2.6 (DX6), see vorpx forum.

Issues fixed

The game does not launch or crashes when loading a level

Run avp2.exe in compatibility mode for Windows 98 / Me and as administrator.[citation needed]

Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen

Use low frame rate fix[2]

Notes:

May cause black screen freezing on startup for Windows 10.

Uncontrollable mouse movement

Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement.
Decrease mouse polling rate to 125 Hz.[2]
Use the Master Server Patch
Install mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll[2]

Notes:

Fixes a common crash on launch.
Conflicts with DI-wrapper.
Will require reassigning mouse buttons.
Alternative method: Use DI-wrapper[3]

Notes:

Conflicts with mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll.
Will require reassigning mouse buttons.
Alternative method: Use LithFix for smoother mouselook
  1. Download LithFix and copy it to installation folder.
  2. Remove any custom .rez files and add -rez lithfix to advanced command-line in the launcher.

Notes:

Custom launchers have basic support for LithFix since version 1.3.0 (base game) or 1.1.0 (Primal Hunt).
Conflicts with Master Server Patch.[2]

Screen turns black in alternate Alien and Predator vision modes

With recent graphics drivers, the game's color inversion does not work, resulting in the Alien vision and the Predator tech visor displaying black screens.[4][5]
Disable inverted vision modes in the Master Server Patch's console[2]
  1. Install the Master Server patch.
  2. When in-game, hit ~ on the keyboard to open the console.
  3. Type invertbypass into the console and hit enter to toggle the inversion off.

Notes:

Works in both multiplayer and singleplayer.
The toggle will be saved, remaining on or off through restarts as set.
Changes the look of the inverted vision modes significantly.
Doesn't work for "Primal hunt" expansion.
Alternative method: Disable inverted vision modes by installing the vision mode fix[2]
  1. Download the file and unzip it in the custom subfolder in <path-to-game>\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2. If the folder does not exist, create it.
  2. In the launch settings, go to Options, then type in the -rez custom/visionfix.rez command line argument.

Notes:

Can also be installed to <path-to-game> and launched with the -rez visionfix.rez command line argument.
Changes the look of the inverted vision modes significantly.
Only works in singleplayer.
Predator's night vision does not work underwater.
Alternative method: Install dgVoodoo 2[2]
  1. Download the latest version of dgVoodoo 2 and unpack it (verified working on version 2.82.3).
  2. Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf, paste them into <path-to-game>.
  3. Extract D3D8.dll, D3D9.dll, D3DImm.dll and DDraw.dll from the MS\x86 folder to <path-to-game>.
  4. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe and configure the settings.

Notes:

Makes the inverted vision modes display properly, rather than turning off their color inversion.
Can be used to force anti-aliasing and higher resolutions without shrinking the HUD and menus.
Works with all patches except the Windows 8 FPS fix.
Has severe performance issues with the game's dynamic lighting.

Cutscenes play too fast

Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[2]
Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz[6]

MFC Application Client Application Has Stopped Working error

This error seems to also occur more often when running in fullscreen mode; consider using windowed or borderless windowed mode.[citation needed]
Install the Master Server Patch[2]
Check the Windows Event Log for the application error - if it refers to a \system32\HID.DLL then it's likely an error with some input devices.[citation needed]
Install mrNuku and Ayleia's dinput.dll[2]

Notes:

Built to solve this crash, mouse issues, and any problems with keybindings.
Conflicts with DI-wrapper.
Disable HID devices[7][8]
  1. Open the Windows Device Manager.
  2. Expand Human Interface Devices.
  3. Right-click on each driver starting with "HID Compliant", and left-click on "Disable Device".

Notes:

Test re-enabling them and re-launching the game one after the other to determine the driver(s) causing the problem.
Uninstalling these drivers tends to result in them being reinstalled and reenabled almost immediately.

MSI Afterburner overlay makes the game crash

Change the settings in RivaTuner[citation needed]
  1. After launching MSI Afterburner, open the Riva Tuner Statistics Server from the system tray.
  2. Add lithtech.exe from <path-to-game> to the settings.
  3. Set Stealth mode to "ON".

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7 [9]
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.0i
Input DirectInput
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.0h
Multiplayer GameSpy

Modding

Complete Texture Overhaul Mod

Replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.
The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for a grittier, more desaturated look.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 450 MHz Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 750 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.0 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.2.6
Processor (CPU) G4 700 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon
Nvidia GeForce
32 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).

References

  1. ↑ Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition | WSGF
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 AVP UNKNOWN FORUM - KingKenny's Ultimate Guide on How to Get AvP2 + Primal Hunt Working on Your Computer! - last accessed on 2024-04-07
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-12-13
  4. ↑ [https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=52849.0}}
  5. ↑ [https://www.reddit.com/r/LV426/comments/4c6mj5/annoying_avp2_game_bug_pc/}}
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Diegoelcapo1231 on 2020-07-27
  7. ↑ Youtube- How to get AVP2 working on windows 10 - last accessed on May 2023
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Zaphero on 2022-03-23
  9. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-06
    According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim700.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 7 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice7").