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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lionhead Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lionhead Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Robosoft Technologies}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/blackandwhite2/|title=Feral Support - Black & White 2|date=2023-07-21}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 7, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 7, 2005}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2008}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 6, 2009|ref=<ref name="Mac release">[https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/blackandwhite2/ Black & White 2 support page (Mac) - Feral Interactive]</ref>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|black-white-2|75}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Strategy, RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Black & White }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 1090
 +
|igdb        = black-white-2
 +
|lutris      = black-white-2
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 19486
 
|wikipedia    = Black & White 2
 
|wikipedia    = Black & White 2
 
|winehq      = 3574
 
|winehq      = 3574
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Black & White}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{++}} No major issues on modern systems, slightly moddable too.
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://bwfiles.com BWFiles] - Black & White 2 Patch/Support/Modding Community
+
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/ Black & White Community] - A forum and downloads site for the series
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} and CD key for installation. | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} and CD key for installation. Released on 4 CDs or 1 DVD. | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id437519881 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id437519881 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }}
−
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/au/mac-games/blackwhite2/ | unknown | | | OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} A demo is available [http://www.bwfiles.com/downloads/bw2misc/bw2demoinstaller.exe here].
+
{{ii}} A demo for Windows is available [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/b-w2-demo.799/ here].
 
{{ii}} The Windows version of this game is not available digitally.
 
{{ii}} The Windows version of this game is not available digitally.
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Collector's Edition''' includes the exclusive tiger creature, later included in the expansion pack, as well as a making-of DVD.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        = The expansion pack includes the turtle creature, new units, islands and spells.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
−
{{DLC/row| Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods | Requires Black & White 2 to be installed. | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{DLC/row| Battle of the Gods | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Skip intro videos===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
−
* Find, delete or rename to something else the following files from <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Splash</code>
 
−
<pre>
 
−
Splash.tga
 
−
splash_intel.tga
 
−
</pre>
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} It is advised to install all the patches before playing.
+
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2151-black-white-2-v11-patch/ v1.1 Patch]====
−
{{ii}} No patches have been released for Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods.
 
−
{{--}} Savegames do not carry over the patches.
 
−
 
 
−
====[http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=587 Patch 1.1]====
 
 
{{++}} Fixes some serious bugs and crashes.
 
{{++}} Fixes some serious bugs and crashes.
  
−
====[http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=695 Patch 1.2]====
+
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2152-black-white-2-v12-patch/ v1.2 Patch]====
−
{{ii}} Patch 1.1 is required.
+
{{ii}} Patch v1.1 needs to be installed first.
 
{{++}} The most notable change is the ability of skipping the tutorial lands, along with more bug and crash fixes.
 
{{++}} The most notable change is the ability of skipping the tutorial lands, along with more bug and crash fixes.
  
−
====[http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=1421 Fan Patch 1.3]====
+
===Unofficial patches===
 +
====[https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/black-white-2-unofficial-patch-v1-42.1421/ v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]====
 
{{ii}} Patch 1.2 is required.
 
{{ii}} Patch 1.2 is required.
 +
{{++}} Removes {{removed DRM|SafeDisc}}, enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later.
 +
{{++}} General fixes on modern systems to do with hardware detection limiting graphical options.
 +
 +
====[https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/bw2-botg-v1-1-fan-patch.1422/ Battle of the Gods Fan Patch 1.1 - only for the expansion]====
 +
{{++}} Removes {{removed DRM|SafeDisc}}, enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later.
 
{{++}} General fixes on modern systems to do with hardware detection limiting graphical options.
 
{{++}} General fixes on modern systems to do with hardware detection limiting graphical options.
  
 
===Utilities===
 
===Utilities===
−
====[http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=1081 Tiger Unlocker]====
+
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2153-black-white-2-tiger-unlocker/ Tiger Unlocker]====
−
{{++}} Unlocks an exclusive creature available after creating a new game.
+
{{++}} Unlocks the creature exclusive to the Collector's Edition to be available after creating a new game.
 +
{{ii}} For the base game only - the Battle of the Gods expansion already does this.
 +
 
 +
====[https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/wolf-creature-face-model-fix-v1-1.1372/ Wolf Model Fix]====
 +
{{++}} Fixes an issue with the Wolf's mesh.
  
−
====[http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=1372 Wolf Model Fix]====
+
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{++}} Fixes a pretty annoying issue with the Wolf's mesh.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
* Move, delete or rename the following files from {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\Splash|folder}}:
 +
<pre>
 +
Splash.tga
 +
splash_intel.tga
 +
</pre>
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Black & White 2\Settings.ini}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Black & White 2\Settings.ini}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Black & White 2\Profiles\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Black & White 2\Profiles\}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    = unknown
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              =
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Black & White 2 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Black & White 2 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Black & White 2 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Black & White 2 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/black-white-2
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/black-white-2
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= HUD is stretched
+
|widescreen resolution notes= HUD is stretched.
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
−
|multimonitor notes        = HUD is stretched
+
|multimonitor notes        = HUD is stretched.
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = Possible side effects are the HUD getting even more stretched.
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  = Editor FOV only.
 
|fov notes                  = Editor FOV only.
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Checkbox only.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Checkbox only.
−
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = hackable
 +
|vsync notes                = Use the graphics card control panel to turn on V-Sync.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
−
|60 fps notes              =  
+
|60 fps notes              = Main menu is capped at 50 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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{{Fixbox|description=D3DWindower|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=D3DWindower|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# See [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]] for further instructions.
 
# See [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]] for further instructions.
−
# Find <code>{{p|game}}\white.exe</code>.
+
# Find {{file|{{p|game}}\white.exe}}.
 
# Go to '''Options''', '''Common''' and check '''Use Background Resize'''.
 
# Go to '''Options''', '''Common''' and check '''Use Background Resize'''.
 
# Run it with '''D3DWindower''' by pushing the fifth button.
 
# Run it with '''D3DWindower''' by pushing the fifth button.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Black & White 2 Input.png|In-game input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Black & White 2 Input.png|In-game input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|steam hook input          = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Black & White 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Black & White 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{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              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes        = <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051212100850/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/blackandwhite2/ Sound Blaster Gaming: Black & White 2 (retrieved)]</ref>
+
|eax support notes        = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051212100850/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/blackandwhite2/|title=Sound Blaster Gaming: Black & White 2 (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail version only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/02/black-white-2.html Helix Mod: Black & White 2].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/black-white-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Click on Performance settings.
 
# Click on Performance settings.
 
# Set the Polling Rate to 125
 
# Set the Polling Rate to 125
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=SteelSeries Fix|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} This fix requires Steel Series Engine 3 Software.
 +
# Open the Steel Series Engine 3 Software.
 +
# Click on your mouse in the list.
 +
# Find the Polling Rate section in the lower right of the window.
 +
# Use the slider to set the Polling Rate to 125
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Redragon Mouse Fix|ref={{cn|date=February 2021}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} This fix requires Redragon Gaming Mouse Software.
 +
# Open the Redragon Gaming Mouse Software.
 +
# Select the "Main" Category on the left side.
 +
# Find the USB Polling Rate slider in the middle of the screen.
 +
# Use the slider to set the Polling Rate to 125
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Graphical glitches===
 
===Graphical glitches===
 
{{ii}} On modern hardware parts of the terrain may disappear.
 
{{ii}} On modern hardware parts of the terrain may disappear.
−
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=General fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
 
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{{ii}} This has been tested to work on Windows 7 (64-bit).
 
 
{{ii}} Might cause in-game audio to lag or stutter briefly when keys are pressed on the keyboard.
 
{{ii}} Might cause in-game audio to lag or stutter briefly when keys are pressed on the keyboard.
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# Right-click the Black & White 2 shortcut (leads to "white.exe").
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{{ii}} Game data location may change to: {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\Black & White 2|folder}}.
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# Select Properties.
 
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# Go to the Compatibility tab.
 
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# Set the shortcut to run in compatibility mode for "Windows 98 / Windows Me".
 
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# Press OK.
 
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|white.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98/Me.|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
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{{ii}} Game data location may change to: <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\Black & White 2</code>
 
 
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
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|vulkan support        =  
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|vulkan versions        =  
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|vulkan support notes   =  
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|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
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|shader model versions  =  
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|shader model versions  = 1.1
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
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|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes     =
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|mac os x powerpc app  = false
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|macos intel 32-bit app = true
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux powerpc app      =
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|linux 32-bit executable=
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =  
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = 2000, XP
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|minOS    = 2000
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or equivalent
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minHD    = 3.5 GB
 
|minHD    = 3.5 GB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
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|minDX    = 8.0
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|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minSM    = 1.1
 
|minSM    = 1.1
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2.2 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2.2 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
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|recHD    = 3.5 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
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|recDX    = 9.0c
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|recDX    =  
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recSM    = 2.0
 
|recSM    = 2.0
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}}
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{{ii}} Supported chipsets: ATI Radeon 8500/9100/9200/9250/9500/9550/9600/9700/9800/X300/X600/X700/X800/X850, nVidia GeForce 6200/6600/6800/FX5200/FX5500/FX5600/FX5700/FX5800/FX5900/FX5950/PCX5300/PCX5900/Ti4200/Ti4600/Ti4800
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = OS X
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|minOS    = 10.4.8
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|minCPU  = 1.8 GHz Intel
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|minRAM  = 512 MB
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|minHD    = 5.1 GB
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|minGPU  = 3D accelerator
 +
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
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|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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|notes    = {{ii}} Intel GMA graphics cards are unsupported.
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 12:47, 18 January 2024

Black & White 2
Black & White 2 cover
Developers
Lionhead Studios
macOS (OS X) Robosoft Technologies[1]
Publishers
Electronic Arts
OS X Feral Interactive
Release dates
Windows October 7, 2005
macOS (OS X) January 6, 2009[2]
Reception
Metacritic 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres Building, Strategy, RPG
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Fantasy
Series Black & White
Black & White 2 on HowLongToBeat
Black & White 2 on IGDB
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Black & White 2 on MobyGames
Black & White 2 on Wikipedia
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Black & White
Black & White 2001
Black & White 2 2005

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Black & White 2 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building, strategy and RPG game in the Black & White series.

General information

Black & White Community - A forum and downloads site for the series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] and CD key for installation. Released on 4 CDs or 1 DVD.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A demo for Windows is available here.
The Windows version of this game is not available digitally.

Version differences

The Collector's Edition includes the exclusive tiger creature, later included in the expansion pack, as well as a making-of DVD.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion pack includes the turtle creature, new units, islands and spells.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Battle of the Gods
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Patches

v1.1 Patch

Fixes some serious bugs and crashes.

v1.2 Patch

Patch v1.1 needs to be installed first.
The most notable change is the ability of skipping the tutorial lands, along with more bug and crash fixes.

Unofficial patches

v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch

Patch 1.2 is required.
Removes SafeDisc DRM, enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later.
General fixes on modern systems to do with hardware detection limiting graphical options.

Battle of the Gods Fan Patch 1.1 - only for the expansion

Removes SafeDisc DRM, enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later.
General fixes on modern systems to do with hardware detection limiting graphical options.

Utilities

Tiger Unlocker

Unlocks the creature exclusive to the Collector's Edition to be available after creating a new game.
For the base game only - the Battle of the Gods expansion already does this.

Wolf Model Fix

Fixes an issue with the Wolf's mesh.

Skip intro videos

Move, delete or rename files[citation needed]
  • Move, delete or rename the following files from <path-to-game>\Data\Splash:
Splash.tga
splash_intel.tga

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Black & White 2\Settings.ini
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Black & White 2\Profiles\
macOS (OS X)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 HUD is stretched.
Multi-monitor
 
 HUD is stretched.
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K.
Field of view (FOV)
Editor FOV only.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Checkbox only.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Use the graphics card control panel to turn on V-Sync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Main menu is capped at 50 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

After doing this use any borderless applications to play with no borders on fullscreen from here.
D3DWindower[citation needed]
  1. See D3DWindower for further instructions.
  2. Find <path-to-game>\white.exe.
  3. Go to Options, Common and check Use Background Resize.
  4. Run it with D3DWindower by pushing the fifth button.
  • Black & White 2 D3DWindower.png

Notes

Bloom has to be disabled in order for this to properly work.
Activating the emulation is not needed. Running the game directly through the launcher will work.
Run any borderless applications before running D3Dwindower or else the game will crash.

Input

In-game input settings.
In-game input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
[5]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Local retail version only.
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Black & White 2.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Mouse lag

The mouse doesn't respond to slower movements and some tasks, such as building roads, become overly difficult.
Logitech fix[citation needed]
This will only work on newer Logitech mice and requires Logitech Gaming Software.
  1. Open Logitech Gaming Software.
  2. Click on the mouse at the bottom.
  3. Click on Customize pointer settings.
  4. Set the Report Rate to 125
Razer fix[citation needed]
This will only work on newer Razer mice and requires Razer Synapse Software.
  1. Open Razer Synapse Software.
  2. Click on the mouse at the bottom.
  3. Click on Performance settings.
  4. Set the Polling Rate to 125
SteelSeries Fix[citation needed]
This fix requires Steel Series Engine 3 Software.
  1. Open the Steel Series Engine 3 Software.
  2. Click on your mouse in the list.
  3. Find the Polling Rate section in the lower right of the window.
  4. Use the slider to set the Polling Rate to 125
Redragon Mouse Fix[citation needed]
This fix requires Redragon Gaming Mouse Software.
  1. Open the Redragon Gaming Mouse Software.
  2. Select the "Main" Category on the left side.
  3. Find the USB Polling Rate slider in the middle of the screen.
  4. Use the slider to set the Polling Rate to 125

Graphical glitches

On modern hardware parts of the terrain may disappear.
Might cause in-game audio to lag or stutter briefly when keys are pressed on the keyboard.
Game data location may change to: %PUBLIC%\Documents\Black & White 2.
Run white.exe in compatibility mode for Windows 98/Me.[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 1.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000 XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.5 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 1.1 support		 128 MB of VRAM
Shader model 2.0 support
Supported chipsets: ATI Radeon 8500/9100/9200/9250/9500/9550/9600/9700/9800/X300/X600/X700/X800/X850, nVidia GeForce 6200/6600/6800/FX5200/FX5500/FX5600/FX5700/FX5800/FX5900/FX5950/PCX5300/PCX5900/Ti4200/Ti4600/Ti4800
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.4.8
Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz Intel
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5.1 GB
Video card (GPU) 3D accelerator
128 MB of VRAM
Intel GMA graphics cards are unsupported.


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]

References