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|cover        = Dead Rising 2 Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Dead Rising 2 Cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Capcom Vancouver}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Castle Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Mercenary Technology|Windows}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Mercenary Technology|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Forge|ref=<ref>[https://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2891659 Dead Rising 2 Developer Interview and Hands-On Preview]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Forge|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2891659|title=Dead Rising 2 Developer Interview and Hands-On Preview|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2010}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-rising-2|81}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-rising-2|81}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Finite spend, Unlock }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Finite spend, Unlock }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dead Rising }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dead Rising }}
 
|steam appid  = 45740
 
|steam appid  = 45740
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|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Dead Rising 2
 
|strategywiki = Dead Rising 2
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|mobygames    = dead-rising-2
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|mobygames    = 48368
 
|wikipedia    = Dead Rising 2
 
|wikipedia    = Dead Rising 2
 
|winehq      = 12142
 
|winehq      = 12142
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Steam version DRM switched from Games for Windows Live to Steamworks.<ref name="Steamworks">[http://www.capcom-unity.com/gregaman/blog/2015/03/16/dead-rising-2-and-off-the-record-steamworks-transition-imminent Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record Steamworks transition imminent - GregaMan > Manage Blog]</ref>
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|introduction      = '''''Dead Rising 2''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Action}} {{Glossary:Survival horror}} game developed by [[Company:Blue Castle Games|Blue Castle Games]] and published by [[Company:Capcom|Capcom]].
 +
 
 +
|release history  = The game was first released for Windows on September 28, 2010.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = Steam version DRM switched from Games for Windows Live to Steamworks.<ref name="Steamworks">[http://www.capcom-unity.com/gregaman/blog/2015/03/16/dead-rising-2-and-off-the-record-steamworks-transition-imminent Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record Steamworks transition imminent - GregaMan > Manage Blog]</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL | | Steam | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-09-17|comment=Tested with a retail, GFWL-enabled copy. After installing the game, launching the game without the disc, a SecuROM prompt appears, asking to re-insert the disc.}}</ref> Russian release has 2 discs: one for the game itself and another for installing Russian subtitles.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Itzrealkardi1|date=2023-06-29|comment=}}</ref> | Steam | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DR2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | dead-rising-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2682-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2682-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | dead-rising-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | dead-rising-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble| dead-rising-2 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble| dead-rising-2 | Steam | | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 45740 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 45740 | Steam | Not purchasable in Germany. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702195534/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Dead-Rising-2/|title=Dead Rising 2 - Games For Windows|date=2022-11-16}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All non-Steam versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=yes|local=false}}
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{{ii}} All non-Steam versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=yes|local=no||SecuROM}}{{note|The Polish "Złota Edycja" version does not contain ZDPP.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-10-15|comment=After installation, there are no files related to ZDPP in the game folder.}}</ref>}}.
 
{{ii}} Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).<ref name="Steamworks"/>
 
{{ii}} Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).<ref name="Steamworks"/>
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 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Ninja Skills Pack | | Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Ninja Skills Pack | | Windows}}
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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
 
{{ii}} For the Russian version use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/488-dead-rising-2-russian-patch/ Russian patch 1.0.0.1].
 
{{ii}} For the Russian version use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/488-dead-rising-2-russian-patch/ Russian patch 1.0.0.1].
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{{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [http://download.xbox.com/content/4343080e/tu10000084_10000284.cab downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run <code>setup.exe</code>).<ref>[https://wayback.archive.org/web/20150619071402/http://forums.xbox.com/gfw/technical_support/f/253/t/2267.aspx UPDATES & TITLE UPDATES Support Start Here Technical Support - Xbox.com Forums]</ref>
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{{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [http://download.xbox.com/content/4343080e/tu10000084_10000284.cab downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run <code>setup.exe</code>).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wayback.archive.org/web/20150619071402/http://forums.xbox.com/gfw/technical_support/f/253/t/2267.aspx|title=UPDATES & TITLE UPDATES Support Start Here Technical Support - Xbox.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
===HD Frontend===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
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# Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/vwmkgpw2rf989hm/HD_Frontend_v1.0_for_Dead_Rising_2_-_UndeadFrankie.rar/file/ HD frontend].
 +
# Extract {{folder|data}} into your Dead Rising 2's directory folder.
 +
# Accept replacements.
 +
# Start the game and the new changes should be in effect.
  
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===Skip intro videos===
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'''Notes'''
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace fecmn.big|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{++}} UndeadFrankie's HD frontend Fixes many compression artifacts on hud, menus, loading screens & map.
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# Download a modded [http://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/613/mod-remove-introductions fecmn.big].
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{{--}} Breaks the Off the Record version.
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# Place it in <code>{{p|game}}\data\frontend</code> and replace the original file.
+
}}
 +
 
 +
===[https://github.com/Xinerki/DR2Hookary/releases DR2Hookary]===
 +
{{ii}} DR2Hookary will allow you to do quite a few things that make the overall experience better like: Skipping the intro logos, Allowing you to play in Windowed or Borderless fullscreen windowed & Enabling Debug options.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/Xinerki/DR2Hookary/releases DR2Hookary].
 +
# Place {{file|DR2Hookary.asi}} and {{file|DR2Hookary.ini}} into the root of your Dead Rising 2 installation folder.
 +
# Download the 32-bit version of [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader].
 +
# Place {{file|dinput8.dll}} into the root of your Dead Rising 2 installation folder.
 +
# Open {{file|DR2Hookary.ini}} and set the options to your liking and save the file once you have done so.
 +
# Start the game and the new changes should be in effect.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+
|windowed notes            = Use [[#DR2Hookary|DR2Hookary]].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#DR2Hookary|DR2Hookary]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = Game is locked to 120 fps
+
|120 fps notes              = Game is locked to 120 FPS.
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_QXtnnWu8 Dead Rising 2 - PC - How to Edit datafile.big & change Field of View (FOV) - YouTube]</ref><ref>[http://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/186 (TOOLS) Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools (latest revision) | Dead Rising Console & PC Modding]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_QXtnnWu8|title=Dead Rising 2 - PC - How to Edit datafile.big & change Field of View (FOV) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[http://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/186 (TOOLS) Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools (latest revision) | Dead Rising Console & PC Modding]</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [http://svn.gib.me/builds/deadrising2/ Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools] and extract it somewhere.
 
# Download [http://svn.gib.me/builds/deadrising2/ Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools] and extract it somewhere.
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# Go to the Dead Rising 2 installation folder, and open the <code>data</code> folder.
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# Go to the Dead Rising 2 installation folder, and open the {{folder|data}}.
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# Drag <code>datafile.big</code> and place it onto <code>Gibbed.DeadRising2.Unpack.exe</code>.
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# Drag {{file|datafile.big}} and place it onto {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Unpack.exe}}.
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# When it's finished unpacking, open the <code>datafile_big</code> folder that was created in the <code>data</code> folder.
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# When it's finished unpacking, open {{folder|datafile_big}} that was created in {{folder|data}}.
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# Open <code>camera.txt</code> with Notepad, and click Edit -> Replace.
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# Open {{file|camera.txt}} with Notepad, and click Edit → Replace.
 
# Type <code>FOV = "43"</code> in the '''Find''', and <code>FOV = "63"</code> in the '''Replace''' (change 63 to desired FOV) and click '''Replace All'''.
 
# Type <code>FOV = "43"</code> in the '''Find''', and <code>FOV = "63"</code> in the '''Replace''' (change 63 to desired FOV) and click '''Replace All'''.
 
# Some other cameras use <code>FOV = "45"</code> which can also be replaced, such as in the <code>cVehicleBehaviorCam PushableCam</code> section.
 
# Some other cameras use <code>FOV = "45"</code> which can also be replaced, such as in the <code>cVehicleBehaviorCam PushableCam</code> section.
 
# Save the file.
 
# Save the file.
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# Drag the <code>datafile_big</code> folder and place it onto <code>Gibbed.DeadRising2.Pack.exe</code>. This will create a new file called <code>datafile_big.big</code>.
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# Drag {{folder|datafile_big}} and place it onto {{file|Gibbed.DeadRising2.Pack.exe}}. This will create a new file called {{file|datafile_big.big}}.
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# Backup the original <code>datafile.big</code> by renaming it to something else.
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# Backup the original {{file|datafile.big}} by renaming it to something else.
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# Rename <code>datafile_big.big</code> to <code>datafile.big</code>.
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# Rename {{file|datafile_big.big}} to {{file|datafile.big}}.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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===Disable Depth of Field===
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{{Fixbox|description=Force borderless fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|fix=
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
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# Open {{file|deadrising2.exe}} using the hex editor of your choice.
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# Click on Edit, then Add.
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# Find and replace <code>gDOF</code> with <code>xDOF</code>.
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# Set the Path to <code>{{p|game}}\deadrising2.exe</code>.
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# Save your changes.
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# Set the desired window position and size.
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}}
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# Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# Click OK, then File and Save.
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===Disable Screen Vignette===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|deadrising2.exe}} using the hex editor of your choice.
 +
# Find and replace <code>gVignette</code> with <code>xVignette</code>.
 +
# Save your changes.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Disable Fog===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|deadrising2.exe}} using the hex editor of your choice.
 +
# Find and replace <code>mFogMax</code> with <code>xFogMax</code>.
 +
# Find and replace <code>mFogEnd</code> with <code>xFogEnd</code>.
 +
# Find and replace <code>mFogStart</code> with <code>xFogStart</code>.
 +
# Find and replace <code>mFogColour</code> with <code>xFogColour</code>.
 +
# Save your changes.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Disable Luminance Variation===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|deadrising2.exe}} using the hex editor of your choice.
 +
# Find and replace <code>mDesiredLuminance</code> with <code>xDesiredLuminance</code>.
 +
# Save your changes.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Disable Blur===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Hex-edit the game executable|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|deadrising2.exe}} using the hex editor of your choice.
 +
# Find and replace <code>gCombinedDOFBlurParameters</code> with <code>xCombinedDOFBlurParameters</code>.
 +
# Find and replace <code>gCombinedCameraBlurParameters</code> with <code>xCombinedCameraBlurParameters</code>.
 +
# Find and replace <code>gCombinedVelocityBlurWeights</code> with <code>xCombinedVelocityBlurWeights</code>.
 +
# Find and replace <code>gCombinedVelocityBlurOffsets</code> with <code>xCombinedVelocityBlurOffsets</code>.
 +
# Save your changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = The game only supports official Xbox 360 controllers.
+
|controller support notes  = Official Xbox 360 controllers only. Otherwise, the controller will act like xbox 360 pad like sn30 pro plus in xbox mode.
 
|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=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock  
+
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
−
|button prompts notes      = use this mod [https://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/3074/ps3-button-promots-dr2-pc ps3 botton icon] put file into your data folder in fortend
+
|button prompts notes      = For DualShock prompts use this mod [https://deadrising2mods.proboards.com/thread/3074/ps3-button-promots-dr2-pc Ps3 botton mod for DR2]
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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{{Fixbox|description=Editing input text files manually|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619154807/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1444964 PC key mapping possible - Steam Game Discussions] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Editing input text files manually|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619154807/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1444964 PC key mapping possible - Steam Game Discussions] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\controls\</code>
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\controls\}}.
 
# Edit the desired text file:
 
# Edit the desired text file:
 
#* Edit {{file|keymap.txt}} for keyboard bindings
 
#* Edit {{file|keymap.txt}} for keyboard bindings
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|separate volume notes    = Volume sliders for music and sound effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Volume sliders for music and sound effects.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 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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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    = [http://www.trc-playground.hu/forditasok/#deadrising2 Fan translation.]
+
  |notes    = [https://www.trc-playground.hu/forditasok/#deadrising2 Fan translation.]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Spanish
+
  |language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail only. For digital versions use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2335-polish-translation-for-dead-rising-2 this patch].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/24_traducao-do-dead-rising-2-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Local retail only; Russian localization is stored on Disc 2 and requires a separate install. A patch for digital versions is available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=186827046 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Polish
+
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Only available in Polish retail release
+
  |notes    =  
−
|ref      = <ref>[https://cenega.pl/pc/akcja/dead-rising-2-zlota-edycja/1901 Poland-exclusive Dead Rising 2 + Dead Rising 2 Off The Record bundle]</ref>
 
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Mute on focus lost===
 
===Mute on focus lost===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set mute in background|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide].
 
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide].
 
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
 
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
−
# Expand "Window Management" and "Input/Output Behavior"
+
# Expand "Window Management" and "Input/Output Behavior".
 
# Enable "Mute Game" under "Background Behavior" and close the Control Panel.
 
# Enable "Mute Game" under "Background Behavior" and close the Control Panel.
 
# Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|O}} to toggle Special K's On-Screen Display.
 
# Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|O}} to toggle Special K's On-Screen Display.
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|local play players  = 4
 
|local play players  = 4
 
|local play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|local play modes    = Co-op, Versus
−
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/lucasassislar/nucleuscoop/releases Nucleus Coop] & [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop/releases Unofficial mod].
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game crashes to desktop on launch after spawning windowed mode then fullscreen===
 
===Game crashes to desktop on launch after spawning windowed mode then fullscreen===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Install to C drive or install first to C then move files and make a junction point to C location}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install to C drive or install first to C then move files and make a junction point to C location.}}
  
 
===Game crashes to desktop on launch===
 
===Game crashes to desktop on launch===
 
{{ii}} This issue was resolved in the 20 May 2015 patch released for the Steam version.
 
{{ii}} This issue was resolved in the 20 May 2015 patch released for the Steam version.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>|fix=See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]].}}
−
See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]]
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
==="Games for Windows – LIVE has encountered a corrupted file." error===
 
−
{{ii}} The game may show the following error after start: ''Games for Windows - LIVE has encountered a corrupted file. Please reinstall the game'' fix. This error is related to "Game for Windows – Live! Zero Day Piracy Protection".
 
−
{{ii}} This issue happened when trying to launch game from Steam under Windows 8.1 64-bit. It is unknown if it happens under different OS versions or retail version.
 
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Manually run zdp.exe|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Zdp\</code>
 
−
# Run <code>zdp.exe</code>. The game should launch successfully.
 
−
{{ii}} From that point, the game should work fine when launching through Steam normally.
 
−
}}
 
  
 
===Game doesn't launch===
 
===Game doesn't launch===
 
{{ii}} The game is not launching after successful release date check on Windows 8 and later.
 
{{ii}} The game is not launching after successful release date check on Windows 8 and later.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Update Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Update Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-13}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable.
 
# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable.
 
# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace.
 
# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Game cannot connect to the internet to verify release date for GFWL version===
+
===Quiet audio===
−
{{ii}} During initial activation of the game, you may receive an error stating that you are not connected to the internet and therefore are unable to activate the game.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set sample format/sample rate to 24 bit 48000Hz (Studio Quality) and set 5.1 surround audio|fix=
−
 
+
# Right click the speaker icon in the bottom right (closest icon to the left of the clock and date) and click on '''Playback Devices'''.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Manually install the [[#Patches|title update]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix=
+
# Click on '''Speakers''' and then click '''Properties''', then go to the '''Advanced''' tab.
 +
# Switch your default format/sample rate to 24 bit 48000Hz (Studio Quality) to start with if it isn't.
 +
# Go back to the Playback Devices screen, click Speakers, and then hit Configure.
 +
# Change the speaker configuration to 5.1 surround.
 +
# Go through the screens as prompted while disabling any speakers you don't have (so if you have Stereo Speakers, enable 5.1 Surround audio and uncheck everything but Front Right and Front Left speakers in the prompts), then apply your changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 
|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 app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 8.5 GB
 
|minHD    = 8.5 GB
−
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3850
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3850
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c

Latest revision as of 07:19, 9 February 2024

Dead Rising 2
Dead Rising 2 cover
Developers
Blue Castle Games
Windows Mercenary Technology
Publishers
Capcom
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
Forge[1]
Release dates
Windows September 28, 2010
Reception
Metacritic 78
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions Finite spend, Unlock
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Survival horror
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies
Series Dead Rising
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Dead Rising 2 on HowLongToBeat
Dead Rising 2 on IGDB
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Dead Rising 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Dead Rising 2 on MobyGames
Dead Rising 2 on Wikipedia
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Dead Rising
Dead Rising 2 2010
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record 2011
Dead Rising 3 2014
Dead Rising 2016
Dead Rising 4 2016

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.

Dead Rising 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer action survival horror game developed by Blue Castle Games and published by Capcom.

The game was first released for Windows on September 28, 2010.

Steam version DRM switched from Games for Windows Live to Steamworks.[2]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM DRM disc check.[3] Russian release has 2 discs: one for the game itself and another for installing Russian subtitles.[4]
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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 Not purchasable in Germany.
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [5]
Windows
All non-Steam versions require Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM.[Note 1][Note 2].
Retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace game and DLC cannot be transferred).[2]

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Ninja Skills Pack
Windows
Psychopath Skills Pack
Windows
Soldier of Fortune Pack
Windows
Sports Fan Skills Pack
Windows
Case Zero and Case West standalone DLCs are only available for Xbox 360.

Essential improvements

Patches

For the Russian version use Russian patch 1.0.0.1.
A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be downloaded manually (extract the contents and run setup.exe).[7]

HD Frontend

Instructions
  1. Download HD frontend.
  2. Extract data into your Dead Rising 2's directory folder.
  3. Accept replacements.
  4. Start the game and the new changes should be in effect.

Notes

UndeadFrankie's HD frontend Fixes many compression artifacts on hud, menus, loading screens & map.
Breaks the Off the Record version.

DR2Hookary

DR2Hookary will allow you to do quite a few things that make the overall experience better like: Skipping the intro logos, Allowing you to play in Windowed or Borderless fullscreen windowed & Enabling Debug options.
Instructions
  1. Download DR2Hookary.
  2. Place DR2Hookary.asi and DR2Hookary.ini into the root of your Dead Rising 2 installation folder.
  3. Download the 32-bit version of Ultimate ASI Loader.
  4. Place dinput8.dll into the root of your Dead Rising 2 installation folder.
  5. Open DR2Hookary.ini and set the options to your liking and save the file once you have done so.
  6. Start the game and the new changes should be in effect.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dead Rising 2\rendersettings.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/45740/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dead Rising 2\saves\
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\45740\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/45740/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

PC Settings
PC Settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Use DR2Hookary.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use DR2Hookary.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Game is locked to 120 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Use Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools[8][9]
  1. Download Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools and extract it somewhere.
  2. Go to the Dead Rising 2 installation folder, and open the data.
  3. Drag datafile.big and place it onto Gibbed.DeadRising2.Unpack.exe.
  4. When it's finished unpacking, open datafile_big that was created in data.
  5. Open camera.txt with Notepad, and click Edit → Replace.
  6. Type FOV = "43" in the Find, and FOV = "63" in the Replace (change 63 to desired FOV) and click Replace All.
  7. Some other cameras use FOV = "45" which can also be replaced, such as in the cVehicleBehaviorCam PushableCam section.
  8. Save the file.
  9. Drag datafile_big and place it onto Gibbed.DeadRising2.Pack.exe. This will create a new file called datafile_big.big.
  10. Backup the original datafile.big by renaming it to something else.
  11. Rename datafile_big.big to datafile.big.

Notes

Vehicles have a modifier that decreases FOV by -7 when moving at full speed. Changing this to 0 in each entry will stabilize the FOV.

Disable Depth of Field

Hex-edit the game executable
  1. Open deadrising2.exe using the hex editor of your choice.
  2. Find and replace gDOF with xDOF.
  3. Save your changes.

Disable Screen Vignette

Hex-edit the game executable
  1. Open deadrising2.exe using the hex editor of your choice.
  2. Find and replace gVignette with xVignette.
  3. Save your changes.

Disable Fog

Hex-edit the game executable
  1. Open deadrising2.exe using the hex editor of your choice.
  2. Find and replace mFogMax with xFogMax.
  3. Find and replace mFogEnd with xFogEnd.
  4. Find and replace mFogStart with xFogStart.
  5. Find and replace mFogColour with xFogColour.
  6. Save your changes.

Disable Luminance Variation

Hex-edit the game executable
  1. Open deadrising2.exe using the hex editor of your choice.
  2. Find and replace mDesiredLuminance with xDesiredLuminance.
  3. Save your changes.

Disable Blur

Hex-edit the game executable
  1. Open deadrising2.exe using the hex editor of your choice.
  2. Find and replace gCombinedDOFBlurParameters with xCombinedDOFBlurParameters.
  3. Find and replace gCombinedCameraBlurParameters with xCombinedCameraBlurParameters.
  4. Find and replace gCombinedVelocityBlurWeights with xCombinedVelocityBlurWeights.
  5. Find and replace gCombinedVelocityBlurOffsets with xCombinedVelocityBlurOffsets.
  6. Save your changes.

Input

Controls
Controls

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See Remapping.
Mouse acceleration
Negative mouse acceleration is active.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Only if controller is disabled.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Official Xbox 360 controllers only. Otherwise, the controller will act like xbox 360 pad like sn30 pro plus in xbox mode.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See Remapping.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Uses Xbox 360 button prompts.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
For DualShock prompts use this mod Ps3 botton mod for DR2
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Remapping

Use Dead Rising 2 Key Remapper
  1. Go to Dead Rising 2 Key Remapper.
  2. Download the .exe file and run it.
  3. Use the GUI to change your keybindings, and then hit "Save".

Notes

Keybindings must be written as text. Click the "?" Button for exactly what you need to type for special keys like Enter, Numpad, etc.
Editing input text files manually[10]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data\controls\.
  2. Edit the desired text file:
    • Edit keymap.txt for keyboard bindings
    • Edit mousemap.txt for mouse bindings
    • Edit padmap.txt for Xbox 360 Controller bindings

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Volume sliders for music and sound effects.
Surround sound
Up to 5.1 output[11].
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
See Mute on focus lost.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Local retail only. For digital versions use this patch.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Local retail only; Russian localization is stored on Disc 2 and requires a separate install. A patch for digital versions is available here.
Spanish

Mute on focus lost

Set mute in background[12]
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide.
  2. Start the game and press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
  3. Expand "Window Management" and "Input/Output Behavior".
  4. Enable "Mute Game" under "Background Behavior" and close the Control Panel.
  5. Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+O to toggle Special K's On-Screen Display.

Network

Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op, Versus
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op, Versus
Co-op: Co-op campaign (2 players). Versus: Terror Is Reality mode.

Issues fixed

Game crashes to desktop on launch after spawning windowed mode then fullscreen

Install to C drive or install first to C then move files and make a junction point to C location.

Game crashes to desktop on launch

This issue was resolved in the 20 May 2015 patch released for the Steam version.
Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz[13]

See Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.).

Game doesn't launch

The game is not launching after successful release date check on Windows 8 and later.
Update Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable[14]
  1. Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable.
  2. Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace.
  3. Install the Games for Windows Marketplace Client.

Item cycle buttons are reversed

Swap cycle buttons[citation needed]
  1. Edit <path-to-game>\data\controls\padmap.txt.
  2. Change COMMAND_PLAYER_MAIN_ITEMS_CYCLE_LEFT from BUTTON_L1 to BUTTON_R1.
  3. Change COMMAND_PLAYER_MAIN_ITEMS_CYCLE_RIGHT from BUTTON_R1 to BUTTON_L1.

Quiet audio

Set sample format/sample rate to 24 bit 48000Hz (Studio Quality) and set 5.1 surround audio
  1. Right click the speaker icon in the bottom right (closest icon to the left of the clock and date) and click on Playback Devices.
  2. Click on Speakers and then click Properties, then go to the Advanced tab.
  3. Switch your default format/sample rate to 24 bit 48000Hz (Studio Quality) to start with if it isn't.
  4. Go back to the Playback Devices screen, click Speakers, and then hit Configure.
  5. Change the speaker configuration to 5.1 surround.
  6. Go through the screens as prompted while disabling any speakers you don't have (so if you have Stereo Speakers, enable 5.1 Surround audio and uncheck everything but Front Right and Front Left speakers in the prompts), then apply your changes.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
ATI Radeon HD 3850
DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

  1. ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA+ZDPP activation, requires a Microsoft account - local profiles are not supported.
  2. ↑ The Polish "Złota Edycja" version does not contain ZDPP.[6]
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 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>/45740/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (45740) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. ↑ Dead Rising 2 Developer Interview and Hands-On Preview - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record Steamworks transition imminent - GregaMan > Manage Blog
  3. ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-09-17
    Tested with a retail, GFWL-enabled copy. After installing the game, launching the game without the disc, a SecuROM prompt appears, asking to re-insert the disc.
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Itzrealkardi1 on 2023-06-29
  5. ↑ Dead Rising 2 - Games For Windows - last accessed on 2022-11-16
  6. ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-10-15
    After installation, there are no files related to ZDPP in the game folder.
  7. ↑ UPDATES & TITLE UPDATES Support Start Here Technical Support - Xbox.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  8. ↑ Dead Rising 2 - PC - How to Edit datafile.big & change Field of View (FOV) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  9. ↑ (TOOLS) Gibbed.DeadRising2.Tools (latest revision) | Dead Rising Console & PC Modding
  10. ↑ PC key mapping possible - Steam Game Discussions (retrieved)
  11. ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  12. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13
  13. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13
  14. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-13