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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 boxart.jpg
+
|cover        = Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|MercurySteam}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|MercurySteam}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 25, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 25, 2014}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2|58}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1425/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2|62}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2|63}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Castlevania }}
 
|steam appid  = 239250
 
|steam appid  = 239250
 
|steam appid side = 273150,273151,273152,273153
 
|steam appid side = 273150,273151,273152,273153
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 15941
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2
 
|wikipedia    = Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
 
|wikipedia    = Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
 
|winehq      = 15926
 
|winehq      = 15926
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Castlevania}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/239250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/239250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00I8QXTHO | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-CVLOS2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1030-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1030-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GameStop | castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2/113799 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | castlevania-lords-shadow-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | castlevania-lords-shadow-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 239250 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 239250 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 +
{{ii}} A free demo is available on [https://store.steampowered.com/app/273130/Castlevania_Lords_of_Shadow_2_Demo/ Steam].
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Armored Dracula Costume | | Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Armored Dracula Costume | | Windows}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\{{p|uid}}\game.cfg}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\{{p|uid}}\game.cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\{{p|uid}}\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\{{p|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 - video settings.png|General video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 - video settings.png|General video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/castlevania-lords-shadow-2/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/castlevania-lords-shadow-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [http://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin].
+
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [https://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [http://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin].
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [https://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = If 4k option don't show up in game, uncheck the override high dpi scaling behavior option in Properties -> Compatibility.
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = If 4k option don't show up in game, uncheck the override high dpi scaling behavior option in Properties → Compatibility.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Off, low (1x), and high (2x).
 
|antialiasing notes        = Off, low (1x), and high (2x).
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Change FOV with Cheat Engine|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141010134336/http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/290/guide-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2 &#91;GUIDE&#93; Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change FOV with Cheat Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010134336/http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/290/guide-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2|title=&#91;GUIDE&#93; Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Dead End Thrills|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Download and install [http://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine].
+
# Download and install [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine].
 
# Start the game and {{key|Alt|Tab}} out.
 
# Start the game and {{key|Alt|Tab}} out.
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/716-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2-cheat-engine-table/ cheat table] and double-click on it.
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/716-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2-cheat-engine-table/ cheat table] and double-click on it.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{ii}} Most on-screen prompts are shown as Xbox buttons.
+
{{Input
−
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Can't assign Mouse 5 button.
 
|key remap notes          = Can't assign Mouse 5 button.
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
−
|invert controller y-axis notes= also X-axis
+
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis can also be inverted.
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = Xbox, dualshock
+
|xbox prompts              = true
−
|button prompts notes     = For Dualshock button prompts use [https://www.epforums.org/showthread.php?104733-Mod-Castlevania-Lords-of-Shadow-2-PC-Mods-PlayStation-Buttons Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 PC Mods PS Buttons] mod.
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = hackable
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]].
 +
|dualshock prompts         = hackable
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/castlevanialordsofshadow2/mods/1 this mod].
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|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        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit game.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit game.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\{{p|uid}}\game.cfg</code>
+
# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\{{p|uid}}\game.cfg</code>
 
# Change the values for <code>MouseSensitivityV</code> and <code>MouseSensitivityH</code>, which are set to <code>1.000000</code> by default.
 
# Change the values for <code>MouseSensitivityV</code> and <code>MouseSensitivityH</code>, which are set to <code>1.000000</code> by default.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Adjust controller dead zone===
 
===Adjust controller dead zone===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit game.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit game.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\{{p|uid}}\game.cfg</code>
+
# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\{{p|uid}}\game.cfg</code>
 
# Change the value for <code>PCPadDeadZone</code>, which is set to <code>0.200000</code> by default.
 
# Change the value for <code>PCPadDeadZone</code>, which is set to <code>0.200000</code> by default.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Effects, music, and voices.
 
|separate volume notes    = Effects, music, and voices.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          = Option is located under '''Video''' settings.
 
|subtitles notes          = Option is located under '''Video''' settings.
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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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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
|notes     = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2/2367 download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = hackable
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = hackable
−
|notes    =
+
  |fan      = true
−
  |fan      = yes
+
  |notes     = Fan translation, [http://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2/ download].
−
  |fan notes = Fan translation, [http://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2/ download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/castlevania_lords_of_shadow_2/files/5092.html Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team»].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
  |fan      = yes
+
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes = Fan translation, [http://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/castlevania_lords_of_shadow_2/files/5092.html download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Spanish
+
  |language  = Turkish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = hackable
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://mega.nz/file/cChzmIgB#8pcrDrmugTHD8EXyzjz2pCuNaTv1UjQ_XJ8uZA2J4gY download].
−
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = true
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
−
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/02/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2.html Helix Mod: Castlevania : Lords of Shadow 2].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/02/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2.html Helix Mod: Castlevania : Lords of Shadow 2].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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Latest revision as of 08:01, 9 June 2023

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 cover
Developers
MercurySteam
Publishers
Konami
Engines
Mercury Engine 2
Release dates
Windows February 25, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 58
OpenCritic 62
IGDB 63
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Series Castlevania
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 on HowLongToBeat
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 on IGDB
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 on MobyGames
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 on Wikipedia
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Castlevania
Castlevania 1990
Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra 2002
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2013
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 2014
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD 2014
Castlevania Anniversary Collection 2019
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls 2021
Castlevania Advance Collection 2021

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.
A free demo is available on Steam.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Armored Dracula Costume
Windows
Dark Dracula Costume
Windows
Relic Rune Pack
Windows
Revelations
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\bik\
  2. Delete or rename 28409563.bik, 138243771.bik, and 226441803.bik.

Game data

General settings.
General settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\<user-id>\game.cfg
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/239250/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/239250/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

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

Video

General video settings.
General video settings.
Advanced video settings.
Advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer with this plugin.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer with this plugin.
4K Ultra HD
 
 If 4k option don't show up in game, uncheck the override high dpi scaling behavior option in Properties → Compatibility.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use any third-party application.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Labeled as Texture Filter, up to 4 samples. Force 16 samples externally.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Off, low (1x), and high (2x).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Change FOV with Cheat Engine[1]
  1. Download and install Cheat Engine.
  2. Start the game and Alt+Tab ↹ out.
  3. Download the cheat table and double-click on it.
  4. In the window that opens, click the flashing button in the top left corner.
  5. Select CLOS2.exe and click Open, then click Yes.
  6. At the bottom part of the window, check the boxes beside FOV [F4] and FOV.
  7. With FOV selected, press ↵ Enter and type in a new value (default is 1.39), then press ↵ Enter to apply.

Notes

This fix also affects the cutscenes and menus. Press F4 to toggle as required.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Can't assign Mouse 5 button.
Mouse acceleration
Seems to use negative mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
See Mouse sensitivity.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
X-axis can also be inverted.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See DualShock 4.
PlayStation button prompts
Use this mod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Mouse sensitivity

Edit game.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Edit %USERPROFILE%\Documents\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\<user-id>\game.cfg
  2. Change the values for MouseSensitivityV and MouseSensitivityH, which are set to 1.000000 by default.

Adjust controller dead zone

Edit game.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Edit %USERPROFILE%\Documents\MercurySteam\Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2\<user-id>\game.cfg
  2. Change the value for PCPadDeadZone, which is set to 0.200000 by default.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Effects, music, and voices.
Surround sound
Auto configures up to 7.1 output[2]
Subtitles
Option is located under Video settings.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, download.
Italian
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team».
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation, download.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Castlevania : Lords of Shadow 2.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio FMOD Ex
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other Broadband Internet connection XInput controller highly recommended


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ [GUIDE] Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Dead End Thrills - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  2. ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on 17 May 2023