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+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dark-reign-2|77}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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|wikipedia = Dark Reign 2 | |wikipedia = Dark Reign 2 | ||
|winehq = 3082 | |winehq = 3082 | ||
+ | |lutris = dark-reign-2 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dark_reign2.php 1.3]. | |
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+ | ===Fixing missing music in the GOG.com version=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename {{file|dr2.exe}} to {{file|dkreign.exe}}|ref={{cn|August 2023}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = Controversial<ref> | + | |eax support notes = Controversial<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.speedy3d.com/reviews/dark_reign2/01.shtml|title=DR2 Speedy 3D review|date=May 2023}}</ref> A3D 2.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990828222913/http://www.aureal.com/cgi-bin/pub/display.pl?template=press_aur_detail.htm&serial=1048|title=Activision's "Battlezone II" and "Dark Reign 2" Support Aureal's A3D 2.0 - Aureal.com news (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/982-dark-reign-2-german-patch/ download for digital release]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 7 | + | |direct3d versions = 7.0a |
|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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
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+ | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 7.0a | |minDX = 7.0a | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 7.0 16-bit compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM<br>28.8 Kbps modem for multiplayer | ||
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+ | {{ii}}Supported Video Chipsets: Nvidia GeForce, GeForce2, TNT, TNT2; MATROX G200, G400; ATI Rage 128; 3dfx Banshee, Voodoo2, Voodoo3 | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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Pandemic Studios | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Zero | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 3, 2000 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Dark Reign |
Dark Reign | |
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Dark Reign: The Future of War | 1997 |
Dark Reign 2 | 2000 |
Dark Reign 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Dark Reign series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper as of 21 June 2022. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.3.
Fixing missing music in the GOG.com version
Rename dr2.exe to dkreign.exe [citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Critical announcements given text. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital release. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | The official WON service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Self-hosting |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
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Sound (audio device) | DirectX 7.0 16-bit compatible | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM 28.8 Kbps modem for multiplayer |
- Supported Video Chipsets: Nvidia GeForce, GeForce2, TNT, TNT2; MATROX G200, G400; ATI Rage 128; 3dfx Banshee, Voodoo2, Voodoo3