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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Phoenix Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 5, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 5, 2015}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1739/darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition|73}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1739/darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition|73}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition|75}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition|75}}
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|taxonomy    =
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|taxonomy    =  
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Darksiders}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series           | Darksiders}}
 
|steam appid  = 388410
 
|steam appid  = 388410
 
|steam appid side = 417380
 
|steam appid side = 417380
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|gogcom id side =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
 
|official site= https://www.thqnordic.com/games/darksiders-2
 
|official site= https://www.thqnordic.com/games/darksiders-2
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|strategywiki = Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
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|hltb        = 31632
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|mobygames    = darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition
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|lutris      = darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition
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|strategywiki = Darksiders II
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|mobygames    = 75524
 
|wikipedia    = Darksiders II
 
|wikipedia    = Darksiders II
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Updated version of [[Darksiders II]] with enhanced graphics, DLC integrated, and game balance and loot tweaks
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|introduction      = '''''Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition''''' is an updated version of the 2012 [[Glossary:RPG|role-playing game]] ''[[Darksiders II]]'' with enhanced graphics, DLC integrated, and game balance and loot tweaks.
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{{ii}} Owners of Darksiders Franchise Pack on Steam<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/50620/discussions/0/496880503058530074/ Information on Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition release (ENG/GER) :: Darksiders General Discussion]</ref> or [[Darksiders]] and [[Darksiders II]] with DLC on GOG.com<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/darksiders_series/information_on_darksiders_ii_deathinitive_edition_release_on_gog_engger/page1 Information on Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition release on GOG (ENG/GER), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> before November 5, 2015 received the game for free
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{{ii}} Players owning the original [[Darksiders II]] and DLC on Steam used to be able to unlock the Deathinitive Edition at [http://ds2dekeyredeem.nordicgames.at/auth.php Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Redeem] but this link is no longer valid
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|release history  = Owners of ''Darksiders Franchise Pack'' on Steam<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/50620/discussions/0/496880503058530074/|title=Information on Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition release (ENG/GER) :: Darksiders General Discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref> or [[Darksiders]] and [[Darksiders II]] with DLC on GOG.com<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/darksiders_series/information_on_darksiders_ii_deathinitive_edition_release_on_gog_engger/page1|title=Information on Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition release on GOG (ENG/GER), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> before November 5, 2015, received the game for free.
 +
 
 +
Players owning the original ''Darksiders II'' and DLC on Steam used to be able to unlock the Deathinitive Edition at [http://ds2dekeyredeem.nordicgames.at/auth.php Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Redeem] but this link is no longer valid.
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://community.darksiders.com/forum/viewboard Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://community.darksiders.com/forum/viewboard Official forums]
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{{mm}} [http://darksiders.wikia.com/wiki/Darksiders_Wiki Darksiders Wiki]
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1446463013|darksiders_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1446463013|darksiders_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/388410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/388410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | darksiders2 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-01-01}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | darksiders2 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-01-01}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DS2DE | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1092-4 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1092-4 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | darksiders_ii_deathinitive_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | darksiders_ii_deathinitive_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | darksiders/darksiders-ii | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 388410 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jack|date=2015-12-02}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 388410 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jack|date=2015-12-02}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | darksiders/darksiders-ii | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{DLC|
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==Essential improvements==
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|417380|Soundtrack}} | | Windows }}
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===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2227-darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition-intro-skip/ Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition intro skip]|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-06-08|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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               = true
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|discord                   = true
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       = false
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|epic games launcher       = false
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 = unknown
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|origin                   = unknown
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     = Approx. 100 MB available.
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|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 100 MB available.
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition/en WSGF entry].
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|fov notes                  = 45°. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        = Unknown post-process AA. Low, medium, high options.
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|antialiasing notes        = Unknown post-process AA. Low, Medium, High options.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 +
{{--}} Default FOV is 45°.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change the default narrow FOV|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1630-darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition-fov-fix/ Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition FOV Fix].
 +
# Load the game process in [https://www.cheatengine.org Cheat Engine] while the game is running.
 +
# Open the {{file|.CT}} file with Cheat Engine, click Yes and OK.
 +
# Click on the "Enable" checkbox near the bottom.
 +
# Scroll down and enable "Field of View Changer."
 +
# Double-click on {{code|58.7253952}} to change the value if needed.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} When using some weapons like the Gorehammer, the FOV is hard-capped at 50°.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Not accessible by the Options menu but by selecting Key Bindings from the pause menu.
 
|key remap notes          = Not accessible by the Options menu but by selecting Key Bindings from the pause menu.
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = With controller plugged in, mouse and keyboard are disabled other than for menu navigation.
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also available.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also available.
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|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              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
−
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
−
|button prompts notes      = Keyboard button prompts when controller not plugged in.
 
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = false
 
|simultaneous input        = false
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|simultaneous input notes  = Only in menu
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|simultaneous input notes  = Only in menus.
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api          = true
−
|steam input api notes    =  
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|steam input api notes    = Steam version.
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
−
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+
|steam controller prompts  = true
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|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>
+
|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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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
−
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/11/darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition.html Helix Mod: Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/11/darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition.html Helix Mod: Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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===Cannot move after leaving the menu===
 
===Cannot move after leaving the menu===
−
This happens when you quickly open the second menu at the same time as 1st one. You can exit from the 2nd one, but since the 1st one isn't showed up, your character is stuck in entire game. The only way to regain your control is to exit the game and run it.
+
This happens when you quickly open the second menu at the same time as the first one. You can exit from the second, but since the first does not show up, your character is essentially stuck. The only way to regain control is to exit the game and run it again.
  
 
===Stuck in Guardian destruction scene end===
 
===Stuck in Guardian destruction scene end===
−
After leaving the menu which describes the weapon you have received. There is a small chance that you will be stuck in a cutscene which supposed to end. Exit to the main menu and continue the game. Keep in mind that you still have to fight The Guardian once more.
+
After leaving the menu which describes the weapon you have received, there is a small chance that you will be stuck in a cutscene before it finishes. Exit to the main menu and continue the game. Keep in mind that you will still have to fight The Guardian once more.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Crash after speaking to Archon===
 
===Crash after speaking to Archon===
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{{Fixbox|description=Opt in to beta on Steam|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/388410/discussions/0/496881136927436269/</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Opt in to beta on Steam|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/388410/discussions/0/496881136927436269/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
#Right click on the game in your Steam library and choose Properties from the menu.
 
#Right click on the game in your Steam library and choose Properties from the menu.
 
#Click the Betas tab and select 'publicbeta', then click Close.
 
#Click the Betas tab and select 'publicbeta', then click Close.
 
#Wait for Steam to update game and then relaunch it.
 
#Wait for Steam to update game and then relaunch it.
 +
 +
'''Alternate method:'''
 +
 +
If you are about to lvl up, try to lvl up before talking to Archon, Because after talking to Archon he will give exp that makes you lvl up so at this point the game can't handle this new lvl and crash
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Low framerate===
 
===Low framerate===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Improve low fps by making the game only use 2 cpu cores|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/388410/discussions/0/1458455461492338760/#c1458455461498376561</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Improve low fps by making the game only use 2 CPU cores|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/388410/discussions/0/1458455461492338760/#c1458455461498376561</ref>|fix=
 
#Go into the installation folder.
 
#Go into the installation folder.
 
#Rename Darksiders2.exe to Darksiders2fix.exe.
 
#Rename Darksiders2.exe to Darksiders2fix.exe.
 
#Open Notepad and type the code: {{code|start /affinity 3 Darksiders2fix.exe}} (this will set the game to be running on core 1&2)
 
#Open Notepad and type the code: {{code|start /affinity 3 Darksiders2fix.exe}} (this will set the game to be running on core 1&2)
 
#name the file Darksiders2.bat and save it in the games folder
 
#name the file Darksiders2.bat and save it in the games folder
−
#download the program called bat to exe converter and convert Darksiders2.bat to Darksiders2.exe<ref>http://www.f2ko.de/en/b2e.php</ref>
+
#download the program called bat to exe converter and convert Darksiders2.bat to Darksiders2.exe<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.f2ko.de/en/b2e.php|title=f2ko.de|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
'''Alternate method:'''
 
'''Alternate method:'''
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
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Latest revision as of 01:08, 26 December 2023

This page is for the Deathinitive Edition. For the original release, see Darksiders II.

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition cover
Developers
Vigil Games
Remaster Gunfire Games
Nordic Games
Publishers
Nordic Games
Engines
Phoenix Engine
Release dates
Windows November 5, 2015
Reception
OpenCritic 73
IGDB 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres RPG
Themes Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi
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

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is an updated version of the 2012 role-playing game Darksiders II with enhanced graphics, DLC integrated, and game balance and loot tweaks.

Owners of Darksiders Franchise Pack on Steam[1] or Darksiders and Darksiders II with DLC on GOG.com[2] before November 5, 2015, received the game for free.

Players owning the original Darksiders II and DLC on Steam used to be able to unlock the Deathinitive Edition at Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Redeem but this link is no longer valid.

General information

Official forums
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[3]
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Can be played without Steam running.[4]
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition intro skip[5]

Game data

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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Darksiders2\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/388410/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Darksiders2\
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/388410/remote/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/388410/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Approx. 100 MB available.

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
45°. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Unknown post-process AA. Low, Medium, High options.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Field of view (FOV)

Default FOV is 45°.
Change the default narrow FOV[5]
  1. Download Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition FOV Fix.
  2. Load the game process in Cheat Engine while the game is running.
  3. Open the .CT file with Cheat Engine, click Yes and OK.
  4. Click on the "Enable" checkbox near the bottom.
  5. Scroll down and enable "Field of View Changer."
  6. Double-click on 58.7253952 to change the value if needed.

Notes

When using some weapons like the Gorehammer, the FOV is hard-capped at 50°.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Not accessible by the Options menu but by selecting Key Bindings from the pause menu.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
X-axis inversion also available.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
X-axis inversion also available.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Only in menus.
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Steam version.
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output.[6]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

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

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition.

Issues unresolved

Game freezes during the final boss fight

There is a high chance that the game itself will freeze, but audio will still play when the final boss' health is at 75% after the cutscene. The problem disappears only if you disconnect your PC from the internet.

Cannot move after leaving the menu

This happens when you quickly open the second menu at the same time as the first one. You can exit from the second, but since the first does not show up, your character is essentially stuck. The only way to regain control is to exit the game and run it again.

Stuck in Guardian destruction scene end

After leaving the menu which describes the weapon you have received, there is a small chance that you will be stuck in a cutscene before it finishes. Exit to the main menu and continue the game. Keep in mind that you will still have to fight The Guardian once more.

Issues fixed

Crash after speaking to Archon

Opt in to beta on Steam[7]
  1. Right click on the game in your Steam library and choose Properties from the menu.
  2. Click the Betas tab and select 'publicbeta', then click Close.
  3. Wait for Steam to update game and then relaunch it.

Alternate method:

If you are about to lvl up, try to lvl up before talking to Archon, Because after talking to Archon he will give exp that makes you lvl up so at this point the game can't handle this new lvl and crash

Frequent crashes in combat when dealing high amounts of damage

Disable damage numbers/Combat text[citation needed]
  1. Press Esc.
  2. Go to options.
  3. Disable damage numbers.

Low framerate

Improve low fps by making the game only use 2 CPU cores[8]
  1. Go into the installation folder.
  2. Rename Darksiders2.exe to Darksiders2fix.exe.
  3. Open Notepad and type the code: start /affinity 3 Darksiders2fix.exe (this will set the game to be running on core 1&2)
  4. name the file Darksiders2.bat and save it in the games folder
  5. download the program called bat to exe converter and convert Darksiders2.bat to Darksiders2.exe[9]

Alternate method:

  1. Make a text file in the same folder as the game's Darksiders2.exe, and rename the text file to "Darksiders II Affinity.BAT", with the following text in it: start /affinity AA Darksiders2.exe
  2. The "/affinity AA" makes it run on odd cores (1,3,5 of 0,1,2,3,4,5 on a 6 core) and this gave me better results than core /affinity 3.
  3. Create a shortcut to the Darksiders II Affinity.BAT file and run the game from that. No need to rename darksiders2.exe (breaks Nvidia profiles) or download extra programs.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
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, Vista SP1 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 13 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

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