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|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. | |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 | + | |current state = As the multiplayer service [[GameSpy]] has terminated its services, the game requires either a community-created [https://www.moddb.com/mods/avp2-master-server-patch/downloads/aliens-vs-predator-2-master-server-patch-24 Master Server Patch] or the use of the third-party software [[GameRanger]] to enable online functionality. |
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.avpuniverse.com/ AvP Universe] with some useful links | {{mm}} [http://www.avpuniverse.com/ AvP Universe] with some useful links | ||
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{{--}} The game is not sold digitally due to various legality issues with several parties. | {{--}} The game is not sold digitally due to various legality issues with several parties. | ||
− | === | + | ===Version differences=== |
− | + | {{ii}} '''Gold Edition''' released in May 2003 bundles the base game with the '''Primal Hunt''' expansion pack. | |
− | + | ||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/198-aliens-versus-predator-2-single-player-demo/ singeplayer demo] as well as a [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/199-aliens-versus-predator-2-multiplayer-demo/ multiplayer demo] are also available. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{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 }} | {{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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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* [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. | ||
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+ | ===AvP2 Master Server Patches=== | ||
+ | An unofficial patch that provides fixes to the ''Base Game'' and ''Primal Hunt'' to bring new servers online as well as fixes for modern systems like widescreen and high resolution support, mouse input fix and frame rate issues. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It can be downloaded from the [https://avpunknown.com/avp2master/index.html AvPUknown Website]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} You still may be required to use something like dgVoodoo to fix black screen issues. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Can be forced off. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Master Server Fixes for the ''Base Game'' and the ''Primal Hunt'' expansion pack:|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the Master Server Patches from the [[#AvP2_Master_Server_Patches|AvP2 Master Server Patches]] section. | ||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} You still may be required to use something like dgVoodoo to fix black screen issues. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alternatively | ||
{{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= | {{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= | ||
− | # Install Patch 1.0.9.6 and Single Player Map Update #1 | + | # 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/releases base game] and [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2PH-Custom-Launcher/releases expansion] | + | # Install custom launchers for the [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2-Custom-Launcher/releases base game] and [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2PH-Custom-Launcher/releases expansion.] |
# Run the custom launcher and configure desired settings. | # Run the custom launcher and configure desired settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The custom launchers need to be run with administrator privileges in order to launch. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit autoexec|ref=<ref>[http://www.avpunknown.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1538797059 KingKenny's Ultimate Guide for Getting AvP2 and Primal Hunt Working on Your Computer! | WSGF]</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 up your autoexec.cfg file located in <code>{{p|game}}/Fox/Aliens vs. Predator 2/</code> with Windows Notepad. | ||
+ | For Primal Hunt, the autoexec.cfg is found in <code>{{p|game}}/Fox/Aliens vs. Predator 2 - Primal Hunt/</code>. | ||
+ | Search (Ctrl + F) for the following entries: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | "SCREENWIDTH" "#" | ||
+ | "GameScreenHeight" "#" | ||
+ | "SCREENHEIGHT" "#" | ||
+ | "GameScreenWidth" "#" | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Change the resolution numbers that appear after those entries to your desired screen resolution. You may use resolutions that go beyond AvP2's resolution settings, but if you access and modify the display settings on the game launcher, your custom resolution will be immediately overwritten. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Only for specific releases, official translation for base game can be downloaded from [http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/avsp2.zip here]. For its expansion, Primal Hunt [http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/AvP2_PrimalHunt_tradu.7z download] |
|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 = [[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. | ||
+ | |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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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement. | {{ii}} Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Master Server Fixes for the ''Base Game'' and the ''Primal Hunt'' expansion pack:|fix= |
+ | # Install the Master Server Patches from the [[#AvP2_Master_Server_Patches|AvP2 Master Server Patches]] section. | ||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} You still may be required to use something like dgVoodoo to fix black screen issues. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=For the ''Primal Hunt'' expansion pack, use LithFix for raw input|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternate method: For the ''Primal Hunt'' expansion pack, use LithFix for raw input:|fix= |
# Download [https://haekb.itch.io/lithfix LithFix] and copy it to installation folder. | # Download [https://haekb.itch.io/lithfix LithFix] and copy it to installation folder. | ||
# Remove any custom rez files and add <code>-rez lithfix</code> to advanced command line in the launcher. | # Remove any custom rez files and add <code>-rez lithfix</code> to advanced command line in the launcher. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Alternate method: Decrease mouse polling rate to 125|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternate method: Decrease mouse polling rate to 125 Hz.|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Alternate method: Use DI-wrapper|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-12-13}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternate method: Use DI-wrapper.|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-12-13}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://code.google.com/archive/p/di-wrapper/downloads DI-Wrapper] and copy it to installation folder. | # Download [https://code.google.com/archive/p/di-wrapper/downloads DI-Wrapper] and copy it to installation folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen when using alternative visions with the Alien and Predator=== | ||
+ | {{--}} In recent graphics drivers, some pc's don't display the proper alternative vision modes, instead showing a black screen.<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=Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2180-avp2-vision-fix/ Aliens vs. Predator 2 Vision mode fix] | ||
+ | #Download the file and unzip it in the <code>custom</code> folder located in {{p|game}}\Fox\Aliens vs. Predator 2</code>. If the folder doesn't exist create it. | ||
+ | #In the launch settings go to options, then type in the command-line parameters <code>-rez custom/visionfix.rez</code> | ||
+ | Alterntatively you can add the same command as a launch option, by typing it at the end of the target within a desktop shorcut. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===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={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set monitor on 60HZ |ref=<ref name="Diegoelcapo1231">{{Refcheck|user=Diegoelcapo1231|date=2020-07-27}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
===The game won't launch=== | ===The game won't launch=== | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = 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 = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|cutscenes notes = 1.0h | |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= [[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. |
}} | }} | ||
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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. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The mod drastically changes the game's overall aesthetic, aiming for a more gritty, desaturated look. |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = 98 | |minOS = 98 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium III 450 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 750 MB | |minHD = 750 MB | ||
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|minDX = 8.0 | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium III 700 MHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz |
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |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}} |
Revision as of 13:17, 3 January 2022
Developers | |
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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 | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Vehicles | Robot |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Horror, Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Aliens versus Predator |
Aliens versus Predator | |
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Subseries of Alien | |
Subseries of Predator | |
Aliens versus Predator | 1999 |
Aliens versus Predator 2 | 2001 |
Aliens vs. Predator | 2010 |
Warnings
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 Patch or the use of the third-party software GameRanger to enable online functionality.
General information
- AvP Universe with some useful links
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 4.54.00.0018 DRM. SecuROM 4.77.00.0002 DRM for Primal Hunt. |
- The game is not sold digitally due to various legality issues with several parties.
Version differences
- Gold Edition released in May 2003 bundles the base game with the Primal Hunt expansion pack.
Demo
- A singeplayer demo as well as a multiplayer demo are also available.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Primal Hunt | Expansion pack which adds new weapons and multiplayer maps as well as a singleplayer prequel campaign to the base game. |
Essential improvements
Patches
v1.0.9.6
- The 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
- 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).
- Multiplayer Map Update #1 - Adds 10 new maps.
AvP2 Master Server Patches
An unofficial patch that provides fixes to the Base Game and Primal Hunt to bring new servers online as well as fixes for modern systems like widescreen and high resolution support, mouse input fix and frame rate issues.
It can be downloaded from the AvPUknown Website.
Notes:
- You still may be required to use something like dgVoodoo to fix black screen issues.
Skip intro videos
- Intro videos can be skipped by clicking on
Options
in the launcher and tickingDisable Logos
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\autoexec.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\Player_0[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. HUD does not scale well at very high resolutions. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming or install the base and/or Primal Hunt versions of LithFix. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be forced off. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Sound and animation issues at higher frame rates. Cap the game at 60 fps to prevent these. |
Widescreen resolution
Master Server Fixes for the Base Game and the Primal Hunt expansion pack: |
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Notes:
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Alternatively
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Option for mouse smoothing. Lacks options for mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Under Game settings. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | in the French retail version only | |||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, for the base game is here, for the expansion pack is here | |||
Italian | ||||
Korean | Requires patch v1.0.9.6 installed. | |||
Spanish | Only for specific releases, official translation for base game can be downloaded from here. For its expansion, Primal Hunt download |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | GameSpy online server browser has stopped working; use the Master Server Patch or GameRanger for a player-run replacement. |
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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TCP | 2300-2400, 7000-10000 |
UDP | 27888-27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | Z3D User created profile, requires DGvoodoo2 v 2.6 (DX6), see vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
Windows 8 low frame rate in fullscreen
Use low frame rate fix[citation needed] |
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Uncontrollable mouse movement
- Mouse moves in wavelike pattern when attempting y-axis movement.
Master Server Fixes for the Base Game and the Primal Hunt expansion pack: |
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Notes:
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Alternate method: For the Primal Hunt expansion pack, use LithFix for raw input: |
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Notes:
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Alternate method: Decrease mouse polling rate to 125 Hz.[citation needed] |
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Alternate method: Use DI-wrapper.[3] |
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Black screen when using alternative visions with the Alien and Predator
- In recent graphics drivers, some pc's don't display the proper alternative vision modes, instead showing a black screen.[4][5]
Install Aliens vs. Predator 2 Vision mode fix
Alterntatively you can add the same command as a launch option, by typing it at the end of the target within a desktop shorcut. |
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Cutscenes play too fast
Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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Set monitor on 60HZ[6] |
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The game won't launch
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.[citation needed]
Running the game as an administrator has also prove useful in launching the game for some people.
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).
MSI Afterburner overlay makes the game crash
Change the settings in RivaTuner[citation needed] |
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MFC Application Client crashing when load levels
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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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0i |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.0h |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy online server browser has stopped working; use the Master Server Patch or GameRanger for a player-run replacement. |
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 more gritty, desaturated look.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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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
- ↑ 1.0 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
- ↑ Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition | WSGF
- ↑ KingKenny's Ultimate Guide for Getting AvP2 and Primal Hunt Working on Your Computer! | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-12-13
- ↑ [https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=52849.0}}
- ↑ [https://www.reddit.com/r/LV426/comments/4c6mj5/annoying_avp2_game_bug_pc/}}
- ↑ Verified by User:Diegoelcapo1231 on 2020-07-27