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Warnings

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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

Key points

Aliens Vs Predator 2 works well on most modern computers when certain compatibility options are activated.

G-Sync Incompatible: Old Lithtech engine games will crash giving "mfc application has stopped working" if you try to use g-sync with this game. Disable it for lithtech.exe in the nvidia control panel to avoid.

GameSpy online server browser has stopped working; use the Master Server Patch for a player-run replacement.

General information

Xenopedia - A wiki for the Aliens series

Aliens vs. Predator Nation - mods, maps, skins, sound packs, support,

Official Ultimate Map Pack Site - Maps Map packs

Aliens vs Predator Unknown Support - Master Server Patch skins mods maps.

Aliens vs. Predator 2 Modding site - Skins Mods Maps and sound packs

Alien vs Predator Universe with some useful links

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk

The game is not sold digitally.

A serial key is not required to install or play the game.

Demos

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Primal Hunt

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 (mirror)

Map Updates

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

Single Player Map Update #1 (mirror) - Fixes some bugs in the single player levels.
Multiplayer Map Update #1 (mirror) - Adds 10 new maps.

Skip intro videos

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

Higher resolution textures

AvP2 2007 - Mod that replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System	Location

Save game data location

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System	Location

Video settings

Video settings.

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Input settings

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Audio settings

Audio settings.

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Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Korean
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play		16
Online play		16	GameSpy online server browser has stopped working; use the Master Server Patch for a player-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.

Issues fixed

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]}

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).

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	98
Processor (CPU)	450 MHz
System memory (RAM)	128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	750 MB
Video card (GPU)	16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible

@@ Line 89: / Line 89: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = hackable
-|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2-Custom-Launcher/releases/tag/0.3.1 AVP2 Custom Launcher (0.3.1)].
 |multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+|multimonitor notes         = Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2-Custom-Launcher/releases/tag/0.3.1 AVP2 Custom Launcher (0.3.1)].
 |ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 |ultrawidescreen notes      =
@@ Line 97: / Line 97: @@
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
+|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2-Custom-Launcher/releases/tag/0.3.1 AVP2 Custom Launcher (0.3.1)].
 |windowed                   = hackable
-|windowed notes             = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+|windowed notes             = Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/AVP2-Custom-Launcher/releases/tag/0.3.1 AVP2 Custom Launcher (0.3.1)].
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
 |borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
-|anisotropic                = false
+|anisotropic                = hackable
-|anisotropic notes          =
+|anisotropic notes          = Force in the graphics card control panel.
 |antialiasing               = false
 |antialiasing notes         =
 |vsync                      = false
-|vsync notes                = Frame rate is locked to refresh rate.
+|vsync notes                = Enabled by default.
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
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 |color blind                = unknown
 |color blind notes          =
-}}
-===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Description}}
-{{ii}} Make sure to set ALL your other options before doing this because the resolution will reset to 640x480 if you enter the graphics menu.
-{{ii}} Field of view will not scale with resolution. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] for fix
-) Go to installation folder and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>
-) Locate lines:
-<pre>
-SCREENWIDTH
-SCREENHEIGHT
-GameScreenWidth
-GameScreenHeight
-</pre>
-and change them to your desired resolution.
-) Save file, right click on it, select Properties and set attribute to <code>Read Only</code>.
-) Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/32-aliens-vs-predator-2-widescreen-patch/ Avp2 Widescreen Patcher] and run the .exe for the aspect ratio you will be using
-}}
-===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Ingame FOV fix}}
-# Start game, in-game, press {{key|Enter}}
-# Type <code><cheat> mpfov</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. You should now be able to modify the H-FOV using the A & D keys.
-# Change FOV to suit your taste
-# press {{key|Enter}} and type <code><cheat> mpfov</code>
-# Now you are back in regular gameplay mode with the adjusted FOV.
-}}
-Or, alternatively, use FOVfix.rez from http://avp2.gamebanana.com/gamefiles/2205
-===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Window Mode}}
-# Start AVP2 launcher (not game!)
-# Click Options
-# Under Command-Line, type in: <code>+windowed 1</code>
-# Click OK and launch a game using launcher.
-'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} Make sure to [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate]] to prevent sound and animation issues (e.g. cutscenes skipping some of the dialogue because the animation has completely played).
 }}

Developers

	Monolith Productions
Publishers
	Sierra Entertainment
	Fox Interactive
Engines
	Lithtech Talon\|LithTech\|Lithtech Talon
Release dates
Windows	October 30, 2001
macOS (OS X)	July 2003