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| + | {{Disambig|the original release|the Deathinitive Edition|[[Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = DarksidersII.jpg | |cover = DarksidersII.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2012}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|darksiders-ii|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|darksiders-ii|86}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Darksiders}} | ||
|steam appid = 50650 | |steam appid = 50650 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 276210 |
| + | |gogcom id = 1430901285 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = 1430901910 | ||
| + | |official site= https://www.thqnordic.com/games/darksiders-2 | ||
| + | |hltb = 2245 | ||
|strategywiki = Darksiders II | |strategywiki = Darksiders II | ||
| + | |mobygames = darksiders-ii_ | ||
|wikipedia = Darksiders II | |wikipedia = Darksiders II | ||
|winehq = 15543 | |winehq = 15543 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://community.darksiders.com/forum/viewboard Official Forums] | {{mm}} [http://community.darksiders.com/forum/viewboard Official Forums] | ||
{{mm}} [http://community.darksiders.com/go/forum/view/138731/235833/technical_help__bug_reporting THQ Darksider II Forum - Technical Help & Bug Reporting] - not PC-specific | {{mm}} [http://community.darksiders.com/go/forum/view/138731/235833/technical_help__bug_reporting THQ Darksider II Forum - Technical Help & Bug Reporting] - not PC-specific | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1430901285|darksiders_series|for game series}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/50650/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\media\video\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\media\video\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>2011_THQ_Logo_FadeOut_720p.bik</code> and <code>Vigil_Logo1280x720.bik</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>2011_THQ_Logo_FadeOut_720p.bik</code> and <code>Vigil_Logo1280x720.bik</code>. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\darksiders 2\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games store = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |uplay | + | |origin = |
| − | |uplay notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 100 MB available. |
| + | |uplay = | ||
| + | |uplay notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Darksiders II Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Darksiders II Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darksiders-ii/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = limited |
|multimonitor notes = Limited support. [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] is recommended.<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/blog/helifax/2013/09/22/darksiders-ii-way-it-meant-be-played-almost</ref> | |multimonitor notes = Limited support. [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] is recommended.<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/blog/helifax/2013/09/22/darksiders-ii-way-it-meant-be-played-almost</ref> | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=159825#p159825 WSGF topic]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?104-Games-That-Run-Above-60FPS "Games That Run Above 60FPS" - 120Hz.net Forums]</ref> | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?104-Games-That-Run-Above-60FPS "Games That Run Above 60FPS" - 120Hz.net Forums]</ref> | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{--}} The settings are only available after the cinematic introduction displayed when starting a new game. No real "Main menu" before starting/loading a game. | {{--}} The settings are only available after the cinematic introduction displayed when starting a new game. No real "Main menu" before starting/loading a game. | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Darksiders II Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Darksiders II Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]] | |key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]] | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
|acceleration option notes = No option to disable mouse acceleration. | |acceleration option notes = No option to disable mouse acceleration. | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|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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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |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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{{--}} {{key|E}} is hard-coded into the game and cannot be bound to certain actions (e.g. Move Horse Forward) | {{--}} {{key|E}} is hard-coded into the game and cannot be bound to certain actions (e.g. Move Horse Forward) | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Darksiders II Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Darksiders II Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/169_traducao-do-darksiders-2-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|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]. | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |windows mixed reality = |
| − | | | + | |windows mixed reality 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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===Freezing while exiting pause or inventory screens=== | ===Freezing while exiting pause or inventory screens=== | ||
| − | If you are using a | + | If you are using a Nvidia GPU, go to the Nvidia Control Panel -> Manage 3D-settings (I think, mine is in Norwegian so I translated directly) -> Software settings tab -> Press the "Add" button and find Darksiders II -> When configuring the settings for Darksiders II in the control panel, scroll down to the Vertical Sync settings and set it to "Adaptive". |
This should fix the problem. | This should fix the problem. | ||
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This fix _can_ cause stuttering, and if that happens you can use this fix: | This fix _can_ cause stuttering, and if that happens you can use this fix: | ||
| − | + | https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2581 | |
Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} and {{file|antilag.cfg}} into the installation folder. | Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} and {{file|antilag.cfg}} into the installation folder. | ||
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{{ii}} Caused by uncapped frame rate. | {{ii}} Caused by uncapped frame rate. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable vsync|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
Enable [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|vsync]] in the video options. | Enable [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|vsync]] in the video options. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable vsync and borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
| − | |||
| − | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Skyrim Stuttering fix|ref=<ref>https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2581</ref>|fix= |
| − | |||
If all else fails, copy the files from the Skyrim Stuttering fix into the Darksiders II installation folder. | If all else fails, copy the files from the Skyrim Stuttering fix into the Darksiders II installation folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a frame limiter program|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
The issue can also be fixed by enabling vsync (and preferably triple buffering) and using a frame limiter. | The issue can also be fixed by enabling vsync (and preferably triple buffering) and using a frame limiter. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=set prerendered frames to 1|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
The issue can also be completely fixed by setting Nvidia (pre-rendered frames) or AMD (flip queue size) to 1 . | The issue can also be completely fixed by setting Nvidia (pre-rendered frames) or AMD (flip queue size) to 1 . | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Caused by uncapped frame rate. | {{ii}} Caused by uncapped frame rate. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use D3DOverrider|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205135739/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873733 Temp problems - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>{{CN|Come on? Really such a dumb problem?}}|fix= |
| − | |||
Refer to [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|D3DOverrider]] to force [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|vsync]] to limit frame rate and temperatures. | Refer to [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|D3DOverrider]] to force [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|vsync]] to limit frame rate and temperatures. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Caused by slowdown in internet connection as game checks for THQ account. | {{ii}} Caused by slowdown in internet connection as game checks for THQ account. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Wait For THQ Authentication|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205135758/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873854 Game stuck after hitting start game? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} |
| − | |||
| − | }} | ||
===3D Vision effects not rendering correctly=== | ===3D Vision effects not rendering correctly=== | ||
{{ii}} Using 3D Vision in the game is subpar to what it could be, with effects and shadows not rendering at the correct depth. | {{ii}} Using 3D Vision in the game is subpar to what it could be, with effects and shadows not rendering at the correct depth. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Helix Mod|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= |
| − | |||
Use the Helix mod to improve the 3D effects in the game. [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/darksiders-2.html Helix Mod WebPage] | Use the Helix mod to improve the 3D effects in the game. [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/darksiders-2.html Helix Mod WebPage] | ||
}} | }} | ||
===No dialogue voices or subtitles=== | ===No dialogue voices or subtitles=== | ||
| − | Region locked copies may lack voices and subtitles, when language is changed to anything other than language native for their region.<ref>{{refcheck|user= | + | Region locked copies may lack voices and subtitles, when language is changed to anything other than language native for their region.<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=August 13, 2016|comment=Polish works without problems, but when changed to English - game lacks both subtitles and voices.}}</ref> |
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change language in Steam|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
# Open your Steam Library. | # Open your Steam Library. | ||
# Find Darksiders 2 on the list and right click on it. | # Find Darksiders 2 on the list and right click on it. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change game location|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
# If the fix above doesn't work. | # If the fix above doesn't work. | ||
# Make sure your game is installed on your primary HDD | # Make sure your game is installed on your primary HDD | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = 3 | + | |shader model versions = 3.0, 4.0 |
|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 = | ||
| + | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1 | + | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1 |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz | ||
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|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Quad Core |
| + | |recCPU2 = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 | ||
|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
| − | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
|recSM = 4.0 | |recSM = 4.0 | ||
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This page is for the original release. For the Deathinitive Edition, see Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition.
| Cover image missing, please upload it | |
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Vigil Games | |
| Publishers | |
| THQ | |
| Nordic Games | |
| Engines | |
| Phoenix Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 14, 2012 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 81 |
| IGDB | 86 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | Darksiders |
 |
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| Darksiders | |
|---|---|
| Darksiders | 2010 |
| Darksiders II | 2012 |
| Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition | 2015 |
| Darksiders Warmastered Edition | 2016 |
| Darksiders III | 2018 |
| Darksiders Genesis | 2019 |
Key points
- The game has been ported poorly with numerous configuration and launching issues.[1][2]
- Cannot be purchased digitally anymore as this original version has since been replaced by Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition.
General information
- Official Forums
- THQ Darksider II Forum - Technical Help & Bug Reporting - not PC-specific
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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- Players owning the base game and DLC can unlock the Deathinitive Edition at Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Redeem.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Season Pass | |
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| The Demon Lord Belial | |
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| Abyssal Forge | |
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| Argul's Tomb | |
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| Death Rides | |
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| Mortis Pack | |
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| Rusanov's Axe | |
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| Van Der Schmash Hammer | |
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| Fletcher's Crow Hammer | |
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| Mace Maximus | |
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| Angel of Death | |
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| Deadly Despair | |
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| Shadow of Death | |
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| Soundtrack | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
|---|
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Game data
In-game general settings.
In-game UI settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/50650/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\darksiders 2\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/50650/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | Approx. 100 MB available. |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Limited support. Widescreen Fixer is recommended.[3] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF topic. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[4] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The settings are only available after the cinematic introduction displayed when starting a new game. No real "Main menu" before starting/loading a game.
Input
In-game key map settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See Remapping | |
| Mouse acceleration | No option to disable 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 |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | ||
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Remapping
- The key bindings menu can be found via the inventory menu (press O, then navigate to the Move List menu)[5]
- Some keyboard keys cannot be mapped to game commands, like Delete, or num_del, Insert keys. Also, Arrow keys, END, HOME, PGUP, PGDN, etc. are displayed as "UNKNOWN KEY" then setting it again displays as NUMPAD keys. The "UNKNOWN KEY" can only be bound once. Arrows are functional still after this binding as NUM keys, but you cannot bind any NUMPAD keys as it is seen as already bound. "I" is hardbound to PAUSE, so that is also not "remappable".
- If a key is already bound, you have to remap the action using that key before you can use it. This sends you on a goose chase if you need to remap the majority of the keys.
- Each time you set a key your entire page scrolls back to the very top so you need to scroll all the way back down again (using your w,s,UP,DWN keys that require constant pressing as holding does not scroll, and cannot use the mouse scrollwheel) to get back to the section you were configuring.
- E is hard-coded into the game and cannot be bound to certain actions (e.g. Move Horse Forward)
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Darksiders 2 for the best experience. | ||
| vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
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Issues unresolved
Freezing while exiting pause or inventory screens
If you are using a Nvidia GPU, go to the Nvidia Control Panel -> Manage 3D-settings (I think, mine is in Norwegian so I translated directly) -> Software settings tab -> Press the "Add" button and find Darksiders II -> When configuring the settings for Darksiders II in the control panel, scroll down to the Vertical Sync settings and set it to "Adaptive".
This should fix the problem.
This fix _can_ cause stuttering, and if that happens you can use this fix:
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2581
Extract d3d9.dll and antilag.cfg into the installation folder.
Using the phasewalker at the first portal after Lilith gives it to you to reach Samael
Pausing, selecting "Quit Game", and then resuming should fix this issue. If it doesn't, try disabling the DLC.
Karkinos Does Not React To Eggs Thrown (Thus UNBEATABLE)
The only known "solution" is to get closer before you throw the egg at the soft part. It may be difficult but seems to be the only way to circumvent the problem. die twice is another way
Alt+Tab will often result in crashing the game
When getting the Redemption, you can't use it because it didn't load itself (you can hear the 'klak' voice but nothing happened)
- A common, unresolved issue.[6]
Issues fixed
Stuttering
- Caused by uncapped frame rate.
| Enable vsync[citation needed] |
|---|
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Enable vsync in the video options. |
| Enable vsync and borderless fullscreen windowed mode[citation needed] |
|---|
| Use the Skyrim Stuttering fix[7] |
|---|
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If all else fails, copy the files from the Skyrim Stuttering fix into the Darksiders II installation folder. |
| Use a frame limiter program[citation needed] |
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The issue can also be fixed by enabling vsync (and preferably triple buffering) and using a frame limiter. |
| set prerendered frames to 1[citation needed] |
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The issue can also be completely fixed by setting Nvidia (pre-rendered frames) or AMD (flip queue size) to 1 . |
High System Temperatures
- Caused by uncapped frame rate.
| Use D3DOverrider[8][citation needed] |
|---|
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Refer to D3DOverrider to force vsync to limit frame rate and temperatures. |
Stuck after start game
- Caused by slowdown in internet connection as game checks for THQ account.
| Wait For THQ Authentication[9] |
|---|
3D Vision effects not rendering correctly
- Using 3D Vision in the game is subpar to what it could be, with effects and shadows not rendering at the correct depth.
| Use Helix Mod[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Use the Helix mod to improve the 3D effects in the game. Helix Mod WebPage |
No dialogue voices or subtitles
Region locked copies may lack voices and subtitles, when language is changed to anything other than language native for their region.[10]
| Change language in Steam[citation needed] |
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| Change game location[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0, 4.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | Wwise | |
| Interface | Scaleform | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1 | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz |
Quad Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB (10 GB after install) | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 Shader model 4.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 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>/50650/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (50650) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29313981/DS2_on_steam_not_launching
- ↑ http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314097/Unable_to_launch_Darksiders_II_for_PC_Read_Here!
- ↑ http://www.wsgf.org/blog/helifax/2013/09/22/darksiders-ii-way-it-meant-be-played-almost
- ↑ "Games That Run Above 60FPS" - 120Hz.net Forums
- ↑ http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314129/Controller_Options__Remapping_Controls_PC
- ↑ http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29314177/Freezing_while_exiting_pause_or_inventory_screens.
- ↑ https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2581
- ↑ Temp problems - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Game stuck after hitting start game? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 13, 2016
- Polish works without problems, but when changed to English - game lacks both subtitles and voices.