Difference between revisions of "Colin McRae: DiRT 2"
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 9, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 9, 2011}} | ||
|steam appid = 12840 | |steam appid = 12840 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Colin McRae: Dirt 2 | |wikipedia = Colin McRae: Dirt 2 | ||
|winehq = 11277 | |winehq = 11277 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Colin McRae Rally}} | {{Series|Colin McRae Rally}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/12840/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | + | {{mm}} [http://dirt.wikia.com/wiki/Colin_McRae_Rally_and_DiRT_Wiki Colin McRae Rally and DiRT Wiki] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12840/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc,GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc,GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 44300 | Steam | Install the demo with <code>steam://install/44300</code> | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | ||
{{ii}} No longer available due to licensing reasons.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11-25|comment=Email received from Codemasters customer service.}}</ref> | {{ii}} No longer available due to licensing reasons.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11-25|comment=Email received from Codemasters customer service.}}</ref> | ||
− | {{ii}} Demo is [http://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-download/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-demo available] | + | {{ii}} Demo is [http://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-download/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-demo available] (Steam is not required) |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The latest version is [ | + | {{ii}} The latest version is [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/922/7/ Patch 1.1] (march 2010, ~350 MB). |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\DiRT2\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\DiRT2\savegame\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/DiRT 2/Savegame}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/DiRT 2/Savegame}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | + | |epic games store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Dirt2 graphics settings2.jpg|Graphical settings continued.}} | {{Image|Dirt2 graphics settings2.jpg|Graphical settings continued.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dirt-2 |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2x-8x [[MSAA]], 8x [[QCSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = 2x-8x [[MSAA]], 8x [[QCSAA]]. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|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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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox | |button prompts = Xbox | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
− | | | + | |steam hook input = unknown |
− | | | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }}{{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Mute on focus lost=== | ===Mute on focus lost=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Install Special K by following the [ | + | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. |
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | # Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | ||
# Expand "Window Management" and "Input/Output Behavior" | # Expand "Window Management" and "Input/Output Behavior" | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
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|iz3d = true | |iz3d = true | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Install Special K by following the [ | + | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. |
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
− | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\dxgi.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile}} | + | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\dxgi.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\dirt2_game.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used. |
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 18 October 2019
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
EGO 1.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 1, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | September 9, 2011 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
- 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.
⤏ Go to series page | |
Colin McRae Rally | 1998 |
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 | 2000 |
Colin McRae Rally 3 | 2003 |
Colin McRae Rally 04 | 2004 |
Colin McRae Rally 2005 | 2004 |
Colin McRae: DiRT | 2007 |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | 2009 |
DiRT 3 | 2011 |
DiRT Showdown | 2012 |
Colin McRae Rally (2014) | 2014 |
DiRT Rally | 2015 |
DiRT 4 | 2017 |
DiRT Rally 2.0 | 2019 |
DIRT 5 | 2020 |
Key points
- The game features full keyboard support but an Xbox 360 Controller is recommended.
- Includes benchmark.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check. | |||
Retail | ||||
Steam | Install the demo with steam://install/44300 |
- All Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]
- No longer available due to licensing reasons.[1]
- Demo is available (Steam is not required)
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version is Patch 1.1 (march 2010, ~350 MB).
Skip intro videos
Replace video files |
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Apply the DiRT 2 intro skip. |
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
Play without GFWL[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12840/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2\savegame\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/DiRT 2/Savegame |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12840/pfx/[Note 2] |
- The files in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive\
contain your unique offline profile ID.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Chase (far) camera with a vertical FOV of 60. A background texture is temporarily missing at this FOV.
- Higher FOVs can expose occasional texture pop-in glitches.
Use Dirt3FovChange[2] |
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Notes
|
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[citation needed] |
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Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Some online services for this title are offline rendering some achievements discontinued.[citation needed] |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | Broken | |||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode only runs at 60 Hz, even if the in-game option is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL, Rapture3D | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz AMD Athlon X2 4200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (2 GB for Vista) | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1500 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 ATI Radeon HD 4850 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12840) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11-25
- Email received from Codemasters customer service.
- ↑ NoGripRacing Forums - View Single Post - Changing FOV