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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|crysis-2|87}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|crysis-2|87}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Crysis}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Tank, Transport }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series           | Crysis }}
 
|steam appid  = 108800
 
|steam appid  = 108800
 
|steam appid side = 99830
 
|steam appid side = 99830
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|official site=  
 
|official site=  
 
|hltb        = 2069
 
|hltb        = 2069
 +
|lutris      = crysis-2-maximum-edition
 
|igdb        =  
 
|igdb        =  
 
|strategywiki = Crysis 2
 
|strategywiki = Crysis 2
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} PC version features high resolution textures, tessellation, high quality shadows and more PC-specific features.
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.crysis.com/us Crysis Website]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.crysis.com/us Crysis Website]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.mycrysis.com/forums/index.php MyCrysis Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.mycrysis.com/forums/index.php MyCrysis Forums]
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{{mm}} [http://crysis.wikia.com/wiki/Crysis_Wiki Crysis Wiki] - A wiki for everything Crysis related
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://eaassets-a.akamaihd.net/eahelp/manuals/crysis-2-manuals_PC.pdf Manual]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | activation, actlimit | TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}. | Origin | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | activation, actlimit | TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}. | Origin | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1260-1 | Origin | Maximum Edition. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Maximum Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | crysis-2-maximum-edition | Origin | Maximum Edition. Region locked in Latin America. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | crysis/crysis-2 | Origin | Maximum Edition. Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}.<br/> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | crysis/crysis-2 | Origin | Maximum Edition. Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}.<br/>Has {{Removed DRM|SolidShield}} removed. | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 108800 | Steam | Maximum Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 108800 | Steam | Maximum Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1260-1 | Origin | Maximum Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.engadget.com/es-2011-07-03-games-for-windows-marketplace-y-xbox-com-se-fusionan.html|title=Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | crysis-2-maximum-edition | Origin | Maximum Edition. Region locked in Latin America. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 99830 | Steam, actlimit | TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}, 5 machine limit. | Origin | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 99830 | Steam, actlimit | TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}, 5 machine limit. | Origin | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} The original edition of Crysis 2 on Steam carries TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}} with a 5 machine limit, while the Maximum Edition contains SteamStub DRM in addition to SolidShield, although the SolidShield wrapping seems inert.{{cn|date=March 2018}}
 
{{ii}} The original edition of Crysis 2 on Steam carries TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}} with a 5 machine limit, while the Maximum Edition contains SteamStub DRM in addition to SolidShield, although the SolidShield wrapping seems inert.{{cn|date=March 2018}}
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit system.cfg<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Threeson|date=2021-03-03}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit system.cfg|ref=<ref name="refcheck Threeson">{{Refcheck|user=Threeson|date=2021-03-03}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Open {{file|system.cfg}} with Notepad.
 
# Open {{file|system.cfg}} with Notepad.
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===Skip log in screen===
 
===Skip log in screen===
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit game.cfg<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Threeson|date=2021-03-03}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit game.cfg|ref=<ref name="refcheck Threeson">{{Refcheck|user=Threeson|date=2021-03-03}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\}}
 
# Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\}}
 
# Open {{file|game.cfg}} with Notepad (or create if it doesn't exist).
 
# Open {{file|game.cfg}} with Notepad (or create if it doesn't exist).
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}}
 
}}
  
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===How to change the in-game language===
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===Change in-game language===
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{{ii}} Crysis 2 auto-detects your Operating System's language and uses it without asking.
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{{ii}} The game set its language based on Windows' settings by default.
−
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=If you want to play Crysis in English instead of your own locale|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
−
# Open {{file|system.cfg}}.
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# Open <code>{{P|game}}system.cfg</code>.
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# Change the last line to: <code> g_language = English</code>
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# Find and change <code>g_language = xxxx</code>. Where <code>xxxx</code> is the language officially supported by the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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Patch 1.9 prepares Crysis 2 for DX11 features and high-resolution textures. Each need to be downloaded and installed separately from the 1.9 patch. They are both included in the Maximum Edition.
 
Patch 1.9 prepares Crysis 2 for DX11 features and high-resolution textures. Each need to be downloaded and installed separately from the 1.9 patch. They are both included in the Maximum Edition.
  
−
Patch 1.9 can be downloaded from [http://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/patches/crysis2dx11uu/Crysis2Patch19.exe here].
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Patch 1.9 can be downloaded from [https://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/patches/crysis2dx11uu/Crysis2Patch19.exe here].
  
 
====DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade====
 
====DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade====
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{{ii}} The DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade can be downloaded [http://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/patches/crysis2dx11uu/Crysis2Directx11UltraUpgrade.exe here].
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{{ii}} The DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade can be downloaded [https://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/patches/crysis2dx11uu/Crysis2Directx11UltraUpgrade.exe here].
 
{{ii}} Included in Maximum Edition.
 
{{ii}} Included in Maximum Edition.
  
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====High-Resolution Textures====
 
====High-Resolution Textures====
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{{ii}} The High-Res Texture Pack can be downloaded [http://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/patches/crysis2dx11uu/Crysis2HighResolutionTexturePack.exe here].
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{{ii}} The High-Res Texture Pack can be downloaded [https://international.download.nvidia.com/geforce-com/international/patches/crysis2dx11uu/Crysis2HighResolutionTexturePack.exe here].
 
{{ii}} Included in Maximum Edition.
 
{{ii}} Included in Maximum Edition.
  
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* DirectX 9-compatible graphics card with 768 MB Video Memory
 
* DirectX 9-compatible graphics card with 768 MB Video Memory
  
−
===[http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php NTCore 4GB Patch]===
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===[https://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php NTCore 4GB Patch]===
 
{{++}} Crysis 2 is very memory intensive. This app improves performance for Crysis 2 on 64-bit Windows systems with more than 2GB RAM by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM.
 
{{++}} Crysis 2 is very memory intensive. This app improves performance for Crysis 2 on 64-bit Windows systems with more than 2GB RAM by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM.
 +
At least included in the Maximum Edition by default.
  
 
===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
 
====BlackFire's Mod 2 and MaLDo HD Textures====
 
====BlackFire's Mod 2 and MaLDo HD Textures====
−
For those who truly want to push Crysis 2's graphical fidelity to its limits, BlackFire's Mod 2 and MaLDo HD serves their needs. Note that BlackFire's Mod 2 require thes MaLDo HD mod to be installed and properly configured, on the other hand the MaLDo HD mod can be used alone as it's meant to improve the vanilla game with higher quality textures, model and bugfixes, a variety of game tweaks etc.
+
For those who truly want to push Crysis 2's graphical fidelity to its limits, BlackFire's Mod 2 and MaLDo HD serves their needs. Note that BlackFire's Mod 2 require the MaLDo HD mod to be installed and properly configured, on the other hand the MaLDo HD mod can be used alone as it's meant to improve the vanilla game with higher quality textures, model and bugfixes, a variety of game tweaks etc.
  
 
A step by step list of instructions for BlackFire's mod is available at the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/blackfires-mod-2/downloads/blackfires-mod-2-full-compatible-with-maldohdv4 mod file's description on ModDB].
 
A step by step list of instructions for BlackFire's mod is available at the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/blackfires-mod-2/downloads/blackfires-mod-2-full-compatible-with-maldohdv4 mod file's description on ModDB].
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\SaveGames\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\Profiles\|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis2\SaveGames\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Every automatic checkpoint save made in the game is saved as a permanent save file. There is no way to delete these files in-game, nor are they ever overwritten on subsequent playthroughs. These files can add up to several hundred megabytes worth of permanent save files if playing through the single-player campaign more than once.
 
{{ii}} Every automatic checkpoint save made in the game is saved as a permanent save file. There is no way to delete these files in-game, nor are they ever overwritten on subsequent playthroughs. These files can add up to several hundred megabytes worth of permanent save files if playing through the single-player campaign more than once.
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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
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 = true
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|origin                   = true
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|origin notes           = {{cn|NA only?}}
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|origin notes             = {{cn|NA only?}}
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|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               = unknown
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|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|anisotropic                = always on
 
|anisotropic                = always on
 
|anisotropic notes          = Always enabled (x8).{{cn|date=June 2019}}
 
|anisotropic notes          = Always enabled (x8).{{cn|date=June 2019}}
−
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = always on
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Post-process MSAA<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-the-making-of-crysis-2?page=3|title=
 +
The Making of Crysis 2: Digital Foundry talks with Crytek on Crysis 2, CryEngine 3 and beyond.|date=2011-04-16}}</ref> applied by default, use <code>r_PostMSAA 0</code> console command to disable.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Triple Buffering
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
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|120 fps notes              = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]] and [[#Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled|Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled]]. Weapon animation is capped at 30FPS.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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'''Note'''
 
'''Note'''
 
{{--}} Not a permanent solution. The viewmodel FOV resets to its default value randomly after a few minutes or during certain actions such as dying, and there's some chance the camera/sprint FOV might reset at certain points as well.
 
{{--}} Not a permanent solution. The viewmodel FOV resets to its default value randomly after a few minutes or during certain actions such as dying, and there's some chance the camera/sprint FOV might reset at certain points as well.
−
}}
 
−
 
−
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable AA|ref=<ref name="h3xed"/>|fix=
 
−
# Create an <code>autoexec.cfg</code> file in the installation folder.
 
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# Add the following lines.
 
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<pre>
 
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r_PostMSAA=0
 
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r_UseEdgeAA=0
 
−
</pre>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only.
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
−
|controller remap notes    = Can only switch between pre-set layouts.
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|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4              = false
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Advanced movement and controls===
 +
There are a number of advanced control options that are not taught in the game's tutorial.<ref name="source"/> These include:
 +
{{ii}} Hold the sprint button (default {{key|Shift}}) while aiming down sights to stabilize your aim (costs suit energy).<ref name="manual">{{Refurl|url=https://eaassets-a.akamaihd.net/eahelp/manuals/crysis-2-manuals_PC.pdf|title=Crysis 2 manual|date=May 5, 2022}}</ref><ref name="source">https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/crysis-2-nanosuit-hidden-features</ref>
 +
{{ii}} Activating armor mode (default {{key|Q}}) while aiming with a gun allows you to zoom in further.
 +
{{ii}} Hold the melee button (default {{key|V}}) for a stronger melee attack (that uses up all suit energy).<ref name="manual"/>
 +
{{ii}} You can also use normal and heavy melee attacks while gliding (sprint + crouch), which leads to a kick.
 +
{{ii}} De-cloak just before firing a weapon, because firing from stealth would drain your energy.
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/crysis-2/crysis-2/1246 Fan translation]
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  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/crysis-2/crysis-2/1246 download].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
−
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/49_traducao-do-crysis-2-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
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  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://joao13traducoes.com/2022/01/pc-crysis-2-tribo-gamer/ download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    = Online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014.<ref name="GameSpy">[https://web.archive.org/web/20171114201548/http://www.crysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=69126 Crysis - Official Community • View topic - Crysis and Crysis 2 PC Multiplayer Modes Set to Shut Down]</ref>
+
|online play notes    = Online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014.<ref name="GameSpy">[https://web.archive.org/web/20171114201548/http://www.crysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=69126 Crysis - Official Community • View topic - Crysis and Crysis 2 PC Multiplayer Modes Set to Shut Down]</ref> Use OpenSpy from these two sites: [https://crysis2os.wixsite.com/official/] [http://c2community.epicgamer.org].
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
−
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/08/crysis-2-dx11.html Helix Mod: Crysis 2] for better 3D support.
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/08/crysis-2-dx11.html Helix Mod: Crysis 2] for better 3D support.
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx modes                = 2D
 
|vorpx modes                = 2D
−
|vorpx notes                = Officialy supported game. See [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ vorpx game list] <code>Note:</code> Game is on the official list but not yet confirmed to be 3D.
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|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game. See [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ vorpx game list] <code>Note:</code> Game is on the official list but not yet confirmed to be 3D.
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Crash at startup due to Windows Defender===
 +
Crysis 2 may crash at startup without a message due to Windows defender finding the game's process suspicious.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/3805027864678396646/|title=windows 11 defender still causing false positive?|date=2023-09-10}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add game's executable to exceptions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2023-09-10}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Press {{key|Win|R}} and type in {{code|windowsdefender:}} and press OK.
 +
# In the new Window press '''Virus and Threat protection''' button.
 +
# Press the '''Manage settings''' button located under '''Virus & Threat protection settings''' section.
 +
# Scroll down the page and press '''Add or remove exclusions''' button located under '''Exclusions''' section.
 +
# Press '''+ Add an exclusion'''. button and select File from the list.
 +
# Add {{file|{{p|game}}\bin32\Crysis2.exe}} the list.
 +
}}
 +
 
===High sensitivity when using assault scope===
 
===High sensitivity when using assault scope===
 
{{ii}} When aiming down sights with assault scope mounted on any weapon, the sensitivity will be a lot higher than the one set in the game settings.
 
{{ii}} When aiming down sights with assault scope mounted on any weapon, the sensitivity will be a lot higher than the one set in the game settings.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/864976115322792173/#c1696046342857802189 this mod]|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/864976115322792173 ADS sensitivity :: Crysis 2 Maximum Edition General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/864976115322792173/#c1696046342857802189 this mod]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/108800/discussions/0/864976115322792173|title=ADS sensitivity :: Crysis 2 Maximum Edition General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===Extreme lag while using Nvidia graphics===
 
−
{{ii}} When playing Crysis 2 on an Nvidia card, there can be extreme and unexpected lag in the single-player or multiplayer campaign. This is very noticeable while navigating the menu, something that should be instantaneous and direct. If you experience this lag, try switching to windowed mode ({{key|Alt|Enter}}). If this lag now disappears and gameplay is suddenly fast again, the solution is this:
 
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use display scaling|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
−
# Open the Nvidia Control Panel program
 
−
# Go to Display > Adjust desktop size and position
 
−
# If necessary, for step 1, select your main display
 
−
# At step 2, view the Scaling tab
 
−
# Select '''No scaling'''
 
−
# Select '''Perform scaling on: Display'''
 
−
 
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}} Make sure your display is capable of scaling the game resolution to its native resolution, if you like to game at weird resolutions. GPU scaling is very useful but under Crysis 2, it introduces an extreme form of lag. Now, play Crysis 2 and see if you notice the difference.
 
−
{{ii}} This game does not appear to like the [[Controller:Xbox One Controller|Xbox One Controller]] and will cause severe lag on launch. If you happen to have one plugged in, ''disconnect it''.{{CN|date=August 2015}}
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===Crash to desktop at startup===
 
−
{{ii}} The game may freeze up and crash to the desktop without any errors.
 
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Lucid Virtu MVP 2.0|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
−
{{--}} The game may cap the framerate at 24 to 60 fps (the monitor's lowest refresh rate). This can mean stuttering and lower framerate than the GPU is capable of.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170524143553/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1955171 Monitor switches to 24hz when playing Crysis 2 - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>
+
{{--}} The game may set your monitor's refresh rate to its lowest supported refresh rate when in fullscreen mode, resulting in a lowered FPS when Vsync is on, and heavy screen tearing and/or stuttering even if FPS is high. This issue is separate from the issue capping the frame rate (see [[#The game is capped at 64 FPS|The game is capped at 64 FPS]]), which may also need to be addressed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524143553/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1955171|title=Monitor switches to 24hz when playing Crysis 2 - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-04-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-04-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Save the changes and close the file.
 
# Save the changes and close the file.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run in DirectX 9|ref=<ref name="2017-12-05">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-12-05}}</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run in DirectX 9|ref=<ref name="2017-12-05">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-12-05}}</ref>}}
  
−
===Windows Defender detects malware-like activity in Crysis 2===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Borderless Gaming||fix=
−
{{ii}} The game will close shortly after starting, and Windows Defender / Microsoft Security Essentials will report to have blocked activity of "VirTool:Win32/CeeInject.gen!FG" malware. However, this is a false positive.
+
# Set desktop refresh rate to the maximum your monitor supports.
 +
# In the video settings, set Fullscreen and Vsync to "No."
 +
# Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] to run the game in a borderless window mode.
 +
# Mouse position may be off in the menus, simply hit {{key|alt|enter}} twice to fix it.
 +
# You may want to use a frame limiter such as [[MSI Afterburner]] to limit the FPS to your monitor's refresh rate to prevent wasted GPU power usage.
 +
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Add the Crysis 2 folder to the exclusion list|ref=<ref>[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028485/windows-10-add-an-exclusion-to-windows-security Add an exclusion to Windows Security]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable fullscreen optimizations||fix=
 +
# Navigate to the bin32 folder in the game's main directory and locate {{code|Crysis2.exe}}.
 +
# Right click the exe file and choose {{code|Properties}}.
 +
# Select the {{code|Compatibility}} tab, and check {{code|Disable fullscreen optimizations}}.
 +
# Hit {{code| apply}} and the game will now run at your monitor's native refresh rate.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Crash to desktop when using MSI Afterburner's On Screen Display===
 
===Crash to desktop when using MSI Afterburner's On Screen Display===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Config file edit|ref=<ref>[http://www.overclock.net/t/1317026/cant-get-my-afterburner-osd-to-work-in-crysis-solved#post_18398215 Can't get my afterburner OSD to work in crysis (Solved)]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Config file edit|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.overclock.net/t/1317026/cant-get-my-afterburner-osd-to-work-in-crysis-solved#post_18398215|title=Can't get my afterburner OSD to work in crysis (Solved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Open the MSI On-Screen Display Server program (RivaTuner Statistics Server).
 
# Open the MSI On-Screen Display Server program (RivaTuner Statistics Server).
 
# Click the plus sign (or newly "add" button) and navigate to where you installed Crysis 2 and add Crysis2.exe
 
# Click the plus sign (or newly "add" button) and navigate to where you installed Crysis 2 and add Crysis2.exe
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===The game is capped to 100 or 64 FPS even with VSync disabled===
+
===Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Enable ultra low latency mode<ref>[https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/why-does-ultra-low-latency-mode-fix-stuttering-in-some-games-ryse-son-of-rome-for-example.432504/]</ref>||fix=
+
{{ii}} Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate. Windows 7 is also affected, but only in menus (eg. pause menu). Enabling NULL appears to have no effect under Windows 7.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>
−
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, enable Ultra Low Latency Mode for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/why-does-ultra-low-latency-mode-fix-stuttering-in-some-games-ryse-son-of-rome-for-example.432504/|title=forums.guru3d.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>||fix=
 +
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, set Low Latency Mode to Ultra for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Apply RTSS framerate limiter<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/gr10x0z/ Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=2021-03-23|comment=}}</ref>||fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>||fix=
 +
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, set max frame rate to 1000 for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply RTSS framerate limiter<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/gr10x0z/|title=Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=2021-03-23}}</ref>||fix=
 
# Download and install [https://www.guru3d.com/files_details/rtss_rivatuner_statistics_server_download.html RivaTuner Statistics Server].
 
# Download and install [https://www.guru3d.com/files_details/rtss_rivatuner_statistics_server_download.html RivaTuner Statistics Server].
 
# Run it.
 
# Run it.
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# Minimize (don't close) the program.
 
# Minimize (don't close) the program.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use Xbox 360 Controller Emulator|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Osprey|date=2020-09-25|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Crysis 2 fps cap fix<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=2021-06-17}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{ii}} Having the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator running in the background (even if it's not used) uncaps the framerate
+
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2189-crysis-2-fps-cap-fix/ fix] and extract it in {{file|{{p|game}}\Bin32\}}.
−
# Download [https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce x360ce v4.x].
 
−
# Unzip the archive.
 
−
# Run <code>x360ce.exe</code>.
 
−
# On the Controller 1 tab, put a check next to Enable 0 Mapped Devices.
 
−
# On the Issues tab, install the virtual driver.
 
−
# On the Options tab, set the program to start with Windows (or else it will have to be run manually).
 
−
# Minimize (don't close) the program.
 
−
{{--}} May have no effect on Windows 10 2004 and later.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
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Crysis 2
Crysis 2 cover
Developers
Crytek
Multiplayer Crytek UK
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
CryEngine 3
Release dates
Windows March 22, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 86
IGDB 87
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Vehicles Tank, Transport
Art styles Realistic
Themes North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi
Series Crysis
Crysis 2 on HowLongToBeat
Crysis 2 on IGDB
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Crysis 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Crysis 2 on MobyGames
Crysis 2 on Wikipedia
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Crysis
Crysis 2007
Crysis Warhead 2008
Crysis 2 2011
Crysis 3 2013
Crysis Remastered 2020
Crysis 2 Remastered 2021
Crysis 3 Remastered 2021
Crysis 4 TBA

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Crysis 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Crysis series.

General information

Crysis Website
MyCrysis Forums
Steam Community Discussions
Manual

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Requires online activation
Can only be used x times		 TAGES Solidshield DRM.
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
 Maximum Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
 Maximum Edition. Included with EA Play.
Windows
Steam
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 Maximum Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
 Maximum Edition.
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [1]
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
 Maximum Edition. Region locked in Latin America.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Can only be used x times		 TAGES Solidshield DRM, 5 machine limit.
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Windows
The original edition of Crysis 2 on Steam carries TAGES Solidshield DRM with a 5 machine limit, while the Maximum Edition contains SteamStub DRM in addition to SolidShield, although the SolidShield wrapping seems inert.[citation needed]

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Edit system.cfg[2]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Open system.cfg with Notepad.
  3. Write g_skipIntro = 1 at the end of the file.

Skip log in screen

Edit game.cfg[2]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis2\
  2. Open game.cfg with Notepad (or create if it doesn't exist).
  3. Add g_enableInitialLoginScreen = 0 to the file.

Change in-game language

The game set its language based on Windows' settings by default.
Edit configuration files[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Open <path-to-game>system.cfg.
  3. Find and change g_language = xxxx. Where xxxx is the language officially supported by the game.

Patches

Patch 1.9 prepares Crysis 2 for DX11 features and high-resolution textures. Each need to be downloaded and installed separately from the 1.9 patch. They are both included in the Maximum Edition.

Patch 1.9 can be downloaded from here.

DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade

The DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade can be downloaded here.
Included in Maximum Edition.
Features

With this package the following DX11 exclusive features will be activated:

  • Tessellation + Displacement Mapping
  • Realistic Shadows with Variable Penumbra
  • High Quality HDR Motion Blur
  • Sprite Based Bokeh Depth of Field
  • Parallax Occlusion Mapping
  • Particles Motion Blur, Shadows and Art Updates
  • Water Rendering improvements and using Tessellation + Displacement Mapping
Requirements
  • DX11 compatible graphics card with 768 MB Video Memory
  • 545 MB HD space

High-Resolution Textures

The High-Res Texture Pack can be downloaded here.
Included in Maximum Edition.
Features

The High-Resolution Texture Pack doubles the fidelity of many of the game's art assets.

Requirements
  • 64-bit operating system
  • DirectX 9-compatible graphics card with 768 MB Video Memory

NTCore 4GB Patch

Crysis 2 is very memory intensive. This app improves performance for Crysis 2 on 64-bit Windows systems with more than 2GB RAM by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM.

At least included in the Maximum Edition by default.

Modifications

BlackFire's Mod 2 and MaLDo HD Textures

For those who truly want to push Crysis 2's graphical fidelity to its limits, BlackFire's Mod 2 and MaLDo HD serves their needs. Note that BlackFire's Mod 2 require the MaLDo HD mod to be installed and properly configured, on the other hand the MaLDo HD mod can be used alone as it's meant to improve the vanilla game with higher quality textures, model and bugfixes, a variety of game tweaks etc.

A step by step list of instructions for BlackFire's mod is available at the mod file's description on ModDB.

Most of the download links for the MaLDo HD mod on the original blog page are dead. The files can be found elsewhere though, e.g. over at Mod DB and over at gamepressure.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis2\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/108800/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis2\Profiles\
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis2\SaveGames\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/108800/pfx/[Note 1]
Every automatic checkpoint save made in the game is saved as a permanent save file. There is no way to delete these files in-game, nor are they ever overwritten on subsequent playthroughs. These files can add up to several hundred megabytes worth of permanent save files if playing through the single-player campaign more than once.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
[citation needed]
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

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
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Default is 55° vertical. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Always enabled (x8).[citation needed]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Post-process MSAA[3] applied by default, use r_PostMSAA 0 console command to disable.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Triple Buffering
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
See Run the game at screen refresh rate and Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled. Weapon animation is capped at 30FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Change FOV[4][citation needed]
  1. Create an autoexec.cfg file in the installation folder.
  2. Add cl_FOV = 55, which controls the main game world FOV.
  3. Add r_DrawNearFOV = 55, which controls the viewmodel FOV.
  4. Add pl_movement.power_sprint_targetFOV = 55, which controls the FOV used only when you sprint.
  5. Change the default values of 55 to the desired FOV.

Note

Not a permanent solution. The viewmodel FOV resets to its default value randomly after a few minutes or during certain actions such as dying, and there's some chance the camera/sprint FOV might reset at certain points as well.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.
In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.
In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.
In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
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
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Advanced movement and controls

There are a number of advanced control options that are not taught in the game's tutorial.[5] These include:

Hold the sprint button (default ⇧ Shift) while aiming down sights to stabilize your aim (costs suit energy).[6][5]
Activating armor mode (default Q) while aiming with a gun allows you to zoom in further.
Hold the melee button (default V) for a stronger melee attack (that uses up all suit energy).[6]
You can also use normal and heavy melee attacks while gliding (sprint + crouch), which leads to a kick.
De-cloak just before firing a weapon, because firing from stealth would drain your energy.

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, download.
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
16 Online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014.[8] Use OpenSpy from these two sites: [1] [2].

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Use the Crysis 2 Community Dedicated Server Package.
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80, 2891, 2990, 6667, 29900, 64100
UDP 27900-27901, 64100
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Crysis 2 for better 3D support.
vorpX
2D
Officially supported game. See vorpx game list Note: Game is on the official list but not yet confirmed to be 3D.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues unresolved

Statistic screen

The statistic-screen in the menu displays that 13 weapon-attachments are findable in single-player but in fact there are only 12. Therefore, it is not possible to achieve "100%".

Issues fixed

Crash at startup due to Windows Defender

Crysis 2 may crash at startup without a message due to Windows defender finding the game's process suspicious.[9]

Add game's executable to exceptions[10]
  1. Press ⊞ Win+R and type in windowsdefender: and press OK.
  2. In the new Window press Virus and Threat protection button.
  3. Press the Manage settings button located under Virus & Threat protection settings section.
  4. Scroll down the page and press Add or remove exclusions button located under Exclusions section.
  5. Press + Add an exclusion. button and select File from the list.
  6. Add <path-to-game>\bin32\Crysis2.exe the list.

High sensitivity when using assault scope

When aiming down sights with assault scope mounted on any weapon, the sensitivity will be a lot higher than the one set in the game settings.
Use this mod[11]

Run the game at screen refresh rate

The game may set your monitor's refresh rate to its lowest supported refresh rate when in fullscreen mode, resulting in a lowered FPS when Vsync is on, and heavy screen tearing and/or stuttering even if FPS is high. This issue is separate from the issue capping the frame rate (see The game is capped at 64 FPS), which may also need to be addressed.[12]
Override refresh rate set by game[13]
  1. Download 3Dmigoto.
  2. Copy the files in the x32 folder to <path-to-game>\bin32\.
  3. Open d3dx.ini.
  4. Change ;refresh_rate=60 to the desired value, and remove the semicolon (e.g. refresh_rate=144).
  5. Change hunting=1 to ;hunting=1 by adding a semicolon.
  6. Save the changes and close the file.
Run in DirectX 9[14]
Use Borderless Gaming
  1. Set desktop refresh rate to the maximum your monitor supports.
  2. In the video settings, set Fullscreen and Vsync to "No."
  3. Use Borderless Gaming to run the game in a borderless window mode.
  4. Mouse position may be off in the menus, simply hit Alt+↵ Enter twice to fix it.
  5. You may want to use a frame limiter such as MSI Afterburner to limit the FPS to your monitor's refresh rate to prevent wasted GPU power usage.
Disable fullscreen optimizations
  1. Navigate to the bin32 folder in the game's main directory and locate Crysis2.exe.
  2. Right click the exe file and choose Properties.
  3. Select the Compatibility tab, and check Disable fullscreen optimizations.
  4. Hit apply and the game will now run at your monitor's native refresh rate.

Crash to desktop when using MSI Afterburner's On Screen Display

Config file edit[15]
  1. Open the MSI On-Screen Display Server program (RivaTuner Statistics Server).
  2. Click the plus sign (or newly "add" button) and navigate to where you installed Crysis 2 and add Crysis2.exe
  3. Once you have that added go to C:\Program Files (x86)\RivaTuner Statistics Server\Profiles
  4. Edit Crysis2.exe.cfg
  5. Change EnableDynamicOffsetDetection=0 to EnableDynamicOffsetDetection=1
  6. Change HookDirectDraw=0 to HookDirectDraw=1

Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled

Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate. Windows 7 is also affected, but only in menus (eg. pause menu). Enabling NULL appears to have no effect under Windows 7.[16]
Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra[17]
  1. Go to the Nvidia control panel, set Low Latency Mode to Ultra for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel[18]
  1. Go to the Nvidia control panel, set max frame rate to 1000 for Crysis 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
Apply RTSS framerate limiter[19][20]
  1. Download and install RivaTuner Statistics Server.
  2. Run it.
  3. Click the "add" button and navigate to where you installed Crysis 2 and add Crysis2.exe.
  4. Set framerate limiter to any number (e.g. 200).
  5. Minimize (don't close) the program.
Use Crysis 2 fps cap fix[21]
  1. Download the fix and extract it in <path-to-game>\Bin32\.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11
Shader Model support 3, 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Interface Scaleform
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3 Vista SP2, 7 SP1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz		 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.66 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3850
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 280
ATI Radeon HD 4870


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/108800/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (108800) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References