Difference between revisions of "Crysis 2"
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# 64-bit users will need to do this at <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\DirectDraw</code> as well. | # 64-bit users will need to do this at <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\DirectDraw</code> as well. | ||
# This will force DirectX games to run in your monitor's refresh rate. | # This will force DirectX games to run in your monitor's refresh rate. | ||
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+ | ===Game is shifted to the right on the screen/runs in 59Hz mode/wrong refresh rate=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Change refresh rate - automate with QRes}} | ||
+ | You can change your refresh rate [http://pcsupport.about.com/od/videocards/ht/refrate.htm manually] each time you open and close the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ''OR'' | ||
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+ | You can automate this with QRes: | ||
+ | * Download QRes from [http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Other-VIDEO-Tools/QRes.shtml Softpedia] or [http://qres.software.informer.com/1.1/ Software.Informer] | ||
+ | * Extract '''QRes.exe''' into the Crysis 2 '''Bin32''' folder | ||
+ | * Open Notepad | ||
+ | * Copy and paste: | ||
+ | {{Fixbox| | ||
+ | @echo off<br /> | ||
+ | qres.exe /r:59<br /> | ||
+ | >Nul Timeout -t 10<br /> | ||
+ | start crysis2.exe<br /> | ||
+ | >Nul Timeout -t 60<br /> | ||
+ | <nowiki>Set _Im=crysis2.exe</nowiki><br /> | ||
+ | <nowiki>:_Loop</nowiki><br /> | ||
+ | <nowiki>Tasklist /FI "IMAGENAME eq %_Im%"|Findstr /I "%_Im%">Nul||Goto _GameOver</nowiki><br /> | ||
+ | >Nul Timeout -t 5<br /> | ||
+ | Goto _Loop<br /> | ||
+ | <nowiki>:_GameOver</nowiki><br /> | ||
+ | qres.exe /r:60 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | * Go to '''File''' and then '''Save As...''' | ||
+ | * Name it '''Crysis 2.bat''', and then change '''Save as type''' from '''.txt''' to '''All Files''' | ||
+ | * Save into the same '''Bin32''' folder | ||
+ | * Right-click '''Crysis 2.bat''' and click '''Create shortcut''' | ||
+ | * Move this shortcut to wherever is easiest, say the desktop, replacing the original shortcut | ||
+ | * Right-click the shortcut, click '''Properties''', click '''Change icon''', click '''Browse''', navigate to the same '''Bin32''' folder, select '''Crysis2.exe''', and click '''OK''' twice | ||
+ | * When you run this using the new shortcut, your screen will flash off and on again, shifted to one side. Press the '''Auto''' button or equivalent on your monitor to realign the screen before the game starts | ||
+ | * When you exit the game, wait a few seconds, the screen will flash again, the command window will close, and you can press the '''Auto''' again | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 23:27, 29 June 2016
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Developers | |
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Crytek | |
Multiplayer | Crytek UK |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
CryEngine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 22, 2011 |
Warnings
Crysis | |
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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 |
Key points
- PC version features high resolution textures, tessellation, high quality shadows and more PC-specific features.
- Great for benchmarking graphics cards.
- GameSpy services were shut down on May 31, 2014.[1]
General information
- Crysis Website
- MyCrysis Forums
- Crysis Wiki - A wiki for everything Crysis related
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | Maximum Edition | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Maximum Edition | |||
GamersGate | Maximum Edition | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Maximum Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming | Maximum Edition | |||
Origin | Maximum Edition | |||
Steam | Maximum Edition | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Maximum Edition | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Maximum Edition |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Skip log in screen
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How to change the in-game language
- Crysis 2 auto-detects your Operating System's language and uses it without asking.
Instructions |
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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.
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.
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. A step by step list of instructions is available at this forum post over at Crydev.net [1].
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/108800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/108800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | [citation needed] | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 16 | Online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014.[1] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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) |
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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 | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Crysis 2 for better 3D support. |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | See Crysis 2 running on Oculus Rift with Vireio. | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
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
Extreme lag while using Nvidia video card
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Crash to Desktop at Startup
Instructions |
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External TV locked at 24 Hz
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game is shifted to the right on the screen/runs in 59Hz mode/wrong refresh rate
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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 GS ATI Radeon HD 3800 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 ATI Radeon HD 4870 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (108800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Pages needing references
- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
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- VR games
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- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)