Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
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
- The game is not sold digitally.
- A serial key is not required to install or play the game.
Demos
DLC and expansion packs
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
Skip intro videos
- Intro videos can be skipped by clicking on
Options
in the launcher and ticking Disable Logos
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Higher resolution textures
- AvP2 2007 - Mod that replaces most textures in the game with higher resolution ones.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
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Notes |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
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 |
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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 |