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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-space-2|90}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-space-2|90}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus, Subscription gaming service }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|lutris = dead-space-2 | |lutris = dead-space-2 | ||
|strategywiki = Dead Space 2 | |strategywiki = Dead Space 2 | ||
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|wikipedia = Dead Space 2 | |wikipedia = Dead Space 2 | ||
|winehq = 12688 | |winehq = 12688 | ||
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| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, Origin | Released on 2 DVDs. TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield|v2.0.3.0}}.<br /> All retail versions require signing into an EA account in-game. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, Origin | Released on 2 DVDs. TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield|v2.0.3.0}}.<br /> All retail versions require signing into an EA account in-game. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account. | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space/dead-space-2 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B004JHYZKQ | Origin | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dead-space-2-1467b0 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space/dead-space-2 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br/>[https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-2/ Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 47780 | Steam | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}.<br /> EA account sign-in can be skipped in the Steam version for singleplayer but is still required for multiplayer. | Origin | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 47780 | Steam | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}.<br /> EA account sign-in can be skipped in the Steam version for singleplayer but is still required for multiplayer. | Origin | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1258-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1258-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.engadget.com/es-2011-07-03-games-for-windows-marketplace-y-xbox-com-se-fusionan.html|title=Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.engadget.com/es-2011-07-03-games-for-windows-marketplace-y-xbox-com-se-fusionan.html|title=Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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{{ii}} All digital versions activate on [[Origin]]. | {{ii}} All digital versions activate on [[Origin]]. | ||
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |cross-game bonus = A savefile from [[Dead Space]] 1 unlocks the ''Refurbished Plasma Cutter''. | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{DLC/row| Ignition Rewards | Reward for completing console exclusive ''Dead Space - Ignition''. Can be unofficially unlocked on PC, see [[#Conduit rooms not accessible|Conduit rooms not accessible]]. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Ignition Rewards | Reward for completing console exclusive ''Dead Space - Ignition''. Can be unofficially unlocked on PC, see [[#Conduit rooms not accessible|Conduit rooms not accessible]]. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Refurbished Plasma Cutter | Reward for having a ''Dead Space'' save file. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Refurbished Plasma Cutter | Reward for having a ''Dead Space'' save file. | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Preorder bonus | Allows to use Rivet Gun both in singleplayer or multiplayer. Unavailable to purchase. | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Preorder bonus | Allows to use Rivet Gun both in singleplayer or multiplayer. Unavailable to purchase. Was a bonus for preordering at GameStop. | Windows }} |
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{{--}} The Dead Space 2: Severed story and Outbreak multiplayer maps package DLC are not available on the PC.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Dead_Space_2:_Severed|title=Dead Space 2: Severed - Dead Space Wiki|date=2019-04-01|snippet=Dead Space 2: Severed is a two-chapter downloadable content pack for Dead Space 2. The game takes place on Titan Station and follows the story of Gabe Weller and Lexine Weller. The DLC was released on March 1 in the U.S. and March 2 in Europe on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network for 560 Microsoft points (Now $6.99) and $6.99/€5.40 respectively.}}</ref> | {{--}} The Dead Space 2: Severed story and Outbreak multiplayer maps package DLC are not available on the PC.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Dead_Space_2:_Severed|title=Dead Space 2: Severed - Dead Space Wiki|date=2019-04-01|snippet=Dead Space 2: Severed is a two-chapter downloadable content pack for Dead Space 2. The game takes place on Titan Station and follows the story of Gabe Weller and Lexine Weller. The DLC was released on March 1 in the U.S. and March 2 in Europe on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network for 560 Microsoft points (Now $6.99) and $6.99/€5.40 respectively.}}</ref> | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\settings.txt}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\settings.txt}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} 20 save slots available. | {{ii}} 20 save slots available. | ||
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| + | ===Save game editor=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A tool that allows players to modify their Dead Space 2 game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded [https://github.com/r3sus/Dead-Space-2-PC-Save-Editor/tree/master/download here]. | ||
| + | {{++}} Can unlock access to items in the PC version that were previously exclusive to the console versions, which are the Hacker Suit and Hacker Contact Beam (required a save file from Dead Space: Ignition, which is not on PC), the Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun (exclusive to Collector's Edition owners), Rivet Gun (Pre-order bonus).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-04-03|comment=}}</ref> | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
| − | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| − | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SLMbSF-VaE|title=Dead Space 2 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = Subtitles | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Subtitles too small at high resolutions|Subtitles too small at high resolutions]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. Changing FOV inhibits selecting things in menus. | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. Changing FOV inhibits selecting things in menus. | ||
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|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
| − | |vsync notes = In-game Vsync limits frame rate to 30 FPS for all refresh rates.<ref name="FPS cap"/><br>See the [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync .28Vsync.29 behavior|glossary page]] for proper Vsync. | + | |vsync notes = In-game Vsync limits frame rate to 30 FPS for all refresh rates.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref><br>See the [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync .28Vsync.29 behavior|glossary page]] for proper Vsync. |
|60 fps = limited | |60 fps = limited | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = Very high frame | + | |60 fps notes = Very high frame rate potentially causes problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.{{cn}} |
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|key remap notes = Unable to assign "Aim Mode (Toggle)" function to any mouse button. | |key remap notes = Unable to assign "Aim Mode (Toggle)" function to any mouse button. | ||
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = See [[# | + | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity|Raw mouse input fix]] to disable negative mouse acceleration. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = See [[# | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity|Raw mouse input fix]] to fix multiple issues. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu 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 = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = limited |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Only works if Steam Input is enabled. Requires mod for DualShock button prompts, Xbox prompts will be displayed otherwise. |
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = [https://www.nexusmods.com/deadspace2/mods/62 Link to mod.] Requires [https://gamebanana.com/tools/6973 TexMod.] |
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
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|surround sound notes = Up to 5.0 output.<ref name=surroundsou>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.0 output.<ref name=surroundsou>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = See [[#Subtitles too small at high resolutions|Subtitles too small at high resolutions]]. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|audio = hackable | |audio = hackable | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan dubbing by CGInfo is available [http://cginfo.tv/%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B7%D1%8B/%D1%80%D1%83%D1%81%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B2%D1%83%D1%87%D0%BA%D0%B0-dead-space-2.html here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Ukrainian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3NqBj7VB1I8KsiSzmds4W6WW4om8Edq/view?usp=sharing download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| − | |online play notes = 4v4 | + | |online play notes = 4v4.<br>Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/a-h|title=Online Services Shutdown - A-H|date=2023-06-10|snippet=December 8, 2023<br>Dead Space 2 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===In-game stuttering, freezing issues=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} When using VSync,the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only(typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerate dips on some systems while traversing through the map | ||
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| + | Making affinity changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game): | ||
| + | # Edit your preferred shortcut for launching the game (desktop and/or start menu) | ||
| + | # In the target field, set the following (just put the default contents in double quotes and prepend cmd.exe /C ...): | ||
| + | * For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | * For a 4/8 and 8/8 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fe "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | * For a 6/6 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 3e "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | * For a 6/12 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 7fe "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | * For a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fffe "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe"}} | ||
| + | Verify correct affinity by launching the game and checking affinity in task manager (see beginning). | ||
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| + | To be used in Steam launch options, to launch the game directly from Steam, it must be a little different: | ||
| + | * Ex. for a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher {{code|C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity FFFE "{{P|game}}\deadspace2.exe" %command%}} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=A combination of DXVK Async and Large Address Aware may improve performance and prevent crash on launch: | ||
| + | # Download [https://github.com/Sporif/dxvk-async DXVK Async]. | ||
| + | # Unzip d3d9.dll from x32 folder to {{p|game}} next to {{file|deadspace2.exe}}. | ||
| + | # Follow this [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ guide] to apply Large Address Aware. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Crash on launch with more than ten processors=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core (Windows 10 and 11)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadSpace/comments/y3kxrl/comment/isizz2d|title=Does anyone know how to fix this texture flickering in Dead Space 2? (specs in comments)|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install Windows ADK]. | ||
| + | # During installation, it gives the option to select multiple tools; the only one needed is ''Compatibility Administrator''. | ||
| + | # Once installed, open the Start Menu folder named Windows Kits, and launch Compatiblity Administrator (32-bit). | ||
| + | # Select the new database under custom databases. | ||
| + | # Click the database menu > Create New > Application Fix. | ||
| + | # Provide the full path of {{file|deadpspace2.exe}} and give it a name of choosing. | ||
| + | # Skip past the compatibility mode options. | ||
| + | # In compatibility fixes select '''ProcessorCountLieForHybridCPU'''. | ||
| + | # Save the database from the '''Database''' menu and give it a name when prompted. | ||
| + | # Select File > Install. Now the fix will automatically be applied whenever the game is launched. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use custom DLL fix (Windows)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1819272446|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix for game crashing at startup with modern processors (> 10 cores)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2023-05-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OglTev8mpgwgikXHpiy3HifnS8F9aSsJ/edit custom DxWrapper fix]. | ||
| + | # Unzip the contents to {{p|game}} next to {{file|deadspace2.exe}}. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Some users with newer Intel CPUs (those with a mixture of performance and efficiency cores) are experiencing shadow flickering issues with this fix. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|1=WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" %command%}} [[command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/issues/5927|title=Certain Games will not launch via Proton If you have a high CPU Thread Count but will on native Windows|date=2022-12-14|reason=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Only applicable to Linux users, since it depends on functionality present in the proton compatibility layer. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game has negative mouse acceleration and a sensitivity that is dependent on the frame rate, which leads to inconsistent movement when the performance is not stable. Horizontal sensitivity is also much higher than vertical sensitivity. | ||
| − | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/976-dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix]|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix= |
| + | {{++}} Fixes mouse issues by adding raw mouse input. | ||
| + | {{--}} Does not work properly in the zero-g areas. | ||
| + | {{--}} Causes the game to crash when playing as a Necromorph in multiplayer. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | ===Subtitles too small at high resolutions=== | |
| + | {{ii}} Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small at higher resolutions. | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=18898 Cheat Engine table]|ref=|fix= | |
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Weapons and suits unlocked at start=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} In the latest Dead Space 2 version most of DLC items are available for free in the shop, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty. The simplest workaround is either to ignore them, or buy all and store in safe. The methods below remove them entirely. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Downgrade the game to remove the DLC|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | # For Steam/Origin: turn automatic game updates off. | ||
| + | # Download the v1.0 executable from [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Dead-Space-Games/DEAD-SPACE-2-RELEASE-DATE-CHECK-LAUNCH-FAILURE/m-p/4695706#M14935 EA site] (universal), [http://www.bo3b.net/deadspace2.exe bo3b.net] (Steam), or [https://gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_dead_space_2.shtml GCW]. | ||
| + | # Make a backup copy of the currently installed executable and copy the downloaded .exe into the Dead Space 2 folder. | ||
| + | # Reset the keybindings to default. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{--}} All .exes are not compatible with Widescreen Fixer. | ||
| + | {{ii}} If you are experiencing "Solar Array Elevator Glitch", just exit to main menu and then hit continue. | ||
| + | {{ii}} It recommended that you use the newer .exe for subsequent play-throughs, as it properly unlocks some bonus items that you normally get for completing the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Conduit rooms not accessible=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} There are four special rooms in the game that are unlocked by completing the Dead Space Ignition tie-in, which is not available for Windows.<ref>[https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Conduit_rooms Conduit rooms | Dead Space Wiki | Fandom]</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} In order to make this workaround effective, you must have beaten the game at least once.{{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} If need to install any fanmade translation patchs which modify <code>DS2DAT3.DAT</code> packed file, replace before installing localization. | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use unlocker|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619104018/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1812570 Unlocked conduit rooms in DS2 PC version? Hell Yeah!! - Steam Users' Forums] (archived)</ref>|fix= | |
| + | # Download [http://mod.gib.me/deadspace2/conduit.7z Dead Space 2 Conduit for PC] ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2340-dead-space-2-conduit-rooms-unlocker/ PCGW mirror]) | ||
| + | # Extract the contents to the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Run {{file|DS2Patcher.bat}} to apply the fix. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===No suit unlocks for higher difficulty completion=== | ===No suit unlocks for higher difficulty completion=== | ||
| − | + | {{--}} Normally upon completing the game on higher difficulties, you would unlock Soldier Suit<sup>(Hardcore)</sup> and Arctic Security Suit<sup>(Zealot)</sup>. These unlocks do not work properly unless you happen to complete the game in a single playthrough. | |
| − | {{--}} Normally upon completing the game on | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox|description=Unlock suits and | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Save game editor|Save game editor]] to fix|ref=|fix= |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Unlock suits and hardcore difficulty|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029032110/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1771548&page=2#post21387422|title=Your rewards for Zealot and Hard Core are HERE - Steam Users' Forums|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Navigate to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code>. | # Navigate to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code>. | ||
# Edit the <code>settings.txt</code> file. | # Edit the <code>settings.txt</code> file. | ||
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# Flip bit 14 of <code>Controls.AcL.Y</code> to 1 to unlock the Hard to the Core achievement (beat the game on Hardcore), Soldier Suit, and Hand Cannon. | # Flip bit 14 of <code>Controls.AcL.Y</code> to 1 to unlock the Hard to the Core achievement (beat the game on Hardcore), Soldier Suit, and Hand Cannon. | ||
# Don't forget to convert the binary back into hexadecimal before saving the settings file. | # Don't forget to convert the binary back into hexadecimal before saving the settings file. | ||
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{{ii}} There is no need to apply this fix to the "Made Us Whole" achievement since that one works as intended. | {{ii}} There is no need to apply this fix to the "Made Us Whole" achievement since that one works as intended. | ||
| + | {{ii}} This fix can also be used to unlock Hardcore difficulty early without beating the game once prior, by modifying <code>Controls.AcL.X</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Elite Security Suit disappears=== | ||
| + | {{--}} Buying the Zealot Suit DLC would cause the Elite Security Suit to disappear from the safe (cannot retain both suits together). | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Save game editor|Save game editor]] to fix|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Cannot respec power nodes at the bench=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} If the {{key|R}} key binding gets changed to something else, it can break the ability to use respec in chapter seven. This tool fixes this problem by allowing to assign another key instead. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/montoner0/DS2RespecKeyFix Dead Space 2 Respec Key Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=193145892|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Respec button bug workaround|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Ensure that the game is not running during this procedure otherwise it won't work. | ||
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===Activation limits=== | ===Activation limits=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of five computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.<ref> | + | {{ii}} EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of five computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.overclock.net/t/923718/warning-dead-space-2-drm-install-limit/70|title=WARNING: Dead Space 2 DRM Install limit - Page 8|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{ii}} To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet. | {{ii}} To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Digital_rights_management_(DRM)#Solidshield|Solidshield]]}} |
| − | }} | + | {{Fixbox|description=De-authorize game (Windows Vista and Windows 7)|ref=<ref name="ds2deauthorize">[http://archive.is/FidKq Dead Space 2 - Deauthorizing Dead Space 2 on PC]</ref>|fix= |
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# Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar. | # Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar. | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:53, 18 April 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Visceral Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Visceral Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 25, 2011 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 87 |
| IGDB | 90 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | Time-limited |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Shooter, Survival horror |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Horror, Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Dead Space |
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| Dead Space | |
|---|---|
| Dead Space | 2008 |
| Dead Space 2 | 2011 |
| Dead Space 3 | 2013 |
| Dead Space (2023) | 2023 |
Dead Space 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter and survival horror game in the Dead Space series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Released on 2 DVDs. TAGES Solidshield v2.0.3.0 DRM. All retail versions require signing into an EA account in-game. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account. |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Epic Games Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |
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| Origin | |
Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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| Steam | |
Included with EA Play (Steam). TAGES Solidshield DRM. EA account sign-in can be skipped in the Steam version for singleplayer but is still required for multiplayer. |
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 (unavailable) |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
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| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
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- All digital versions activate on Origin.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cross-game bonus | A savefile from Dead Space 1 unlocks the Refurbished Plasma Cutter. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | |
| Martial Law Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | |
| Supernova Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | |
| Collector's Edition | Includes: Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun.[Note 1] | |
| Ignition Rewards | Reward for completing console exclusive Dead Space - Ignition. Can be unofficially unlocked on PC, see Conduit rooms not accessible. | |
| Refurbished Plasma Cutter | Reward for having a Dead Space save file. | |
| Preorder bonus | Allows to use Rivet Gun both in singleplayer or multiplayer. Unavailable to purchase. Was a bonus for preordering at GameStop. | |
- The Dead Space 2: Severed story and Outbreak multiplayer maps package DLC are not available on the PC.[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\EA Games\Dead Space 2\settings.txt |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA Games\Dead Space 2\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 20 save slots available.
Save game editor
- A tool that allows players to modify their Dead Space 2 game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded here.
- Can unlock access to items in the PC version that were previously exclusive to the console versions, which are the Hacker Suit and Hacker Contact Beam (required a save file from Dead Space: Ignition, which is not on PC), the Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun (exclusive to Collector's Edition owners), Rivet Gun (Pre-order bonus).[3]
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Origin | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Visuals settings.
Custom Render Settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | [4] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See Subtitles too small at high resolutions. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use Widescreen Fixer. Changing FOV inhibits selecting things in menus. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off toggle. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | In-game Vsync limits frame rate to 30 FPS for all refresh rates.[5] See the glossary page for proper Vsync. |
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| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Very high frame rate potentially causes problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.[citation needed] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Unable to assign "Aim Mode (Toggle)" function to any mouse button. | |
| Mouse acceleration | See Raw mouse input fix to disable negative mouse acceleration. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | See Raw mouse input fix to fix multiple issues. | |
| 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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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Only works if Steam Input is enabled. Requires mod for DualShock button prompts, Xbox prompts will be displayed otherwise. | |
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| PlayStation button prompts | Link to mod. Requires TexMod. | |
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Rapidly changes button prompts |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Up to 5.0 output.[6] | |
| Subtitles | See Subtitles too small at high resolutions. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, donwload | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (GGames) | |||
| Russian | Fan dubbing by CGInfo is available here. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Ukrainian | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 8 | Versus 4v4. Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023.[7] |
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Very poor native support; see Nvidia 3D Vision to fix. | ||
| vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
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| 3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision
- Dead Space 2 has mediocre Nvidia 3D Vision support out of the box.
- It has however been modded by HeliX to the point where it can be considered a 3D Vision showcase game. You can play with any convergence and depth.
| Use Helix Mod[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
In-game stuttering, freezing issues
- When using VSync,the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only(typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerate dips on some systems while traversing through the map
Making affinity changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game):
- Edit your preferred shortcut for launching the game (desktop and/or start menu)
- In the target field, set the following (just put the default contents in double quotes and prepend cmd.exe /C ...):
- For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU
cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "<path-to-game>\deadspace2.exe" - For a 4/8 and 8/8 (core/thread) CPU
cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fe "<path-to-game>\deadspace2.exe" - For a 6/6 (core/thread) CPU
cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 3e "<path-to-game>\deadspace2.exe" - For a 6/12 (core/thread) CPU
cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 7fe "<path-to-game>\deadspace2.exe" - For a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher
cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fffe "<path-to-game>\deadspace2.exe"
Verify correct affinity by launching the game and checking affinity in task manager (see beginning).
To be used in Steam launch options, to launch the game directly from Steam, it must be a little different:
- Ex. for a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity FFFE "<path-to-game>\deadspace2.exe" %command%
A combination of DXVK Async and Large Address Aware may improve performance and prevent crash on launch:
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Crash on launch with more than ten processors
| Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core (Windows 10 and 11)[8] |
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| Use custom DLL fix (Windows)[9][10] |
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Notes
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Use the WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" %command% command line argument[11]
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Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity
- The game has negative mouse acceleration and a sensitivity that is dependent on the frame rate, which leads to inconsistent movement when the performance is not stable. Horizontal sensitivity is also much higher than vertical sensitivity.
| Use Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix[citation needed] |
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Subtitles too small at high resolutions
- Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small at higher resolutions.
| Use Cheat Engine table |
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Weapons and suits unlocked at start
- In the latest Dead Space 2 version most of DLC items are available for free in the shop, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty. The simplest workaround is either to ignore them, or buy all and store in safe. The methods below remove them entirely.
| Downgrade the game to remove the DLC |
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Notes
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Conduit rooms not accessible
- There are four special rooms in the game that are unlocked by completing the Dead Space Ignition tie-in, which is not available for Windows.[12]
- In order to make this workaround effective, you must have beaten the game at least once.[citation needed]
- If need to install any fanmade translation patchs which modify
DS2DAT3.DATpacked file, replace before installing localization.
| Use unlocker[13] |
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No suit unlocks for higher difficulty completion
- Normally upon completing the game on higher difficulties, you would unlock Soldier Suit(Hardcore) and Arctic Security Suit(Zealot). These unlocks do not work properly unless you happen to complete the game in a single playthrough.
| See Save game editor to fix |
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| Unlock suits and hardcore difficulty[14] |
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Notes
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Elite Security Suit disappears
- Buying the Zealot Suit DLC would cause the Elite Security Suit to disappear from the safe (cannot retain both suits together).
| See Save game editor to fix |
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Cannot respec power nodes at the bench
- If the R key binding gets changed to something else, it can break the ability to use respec in chapter seven. This tool fixes this problem by allowing to assign another key instead.
| Use Dead Space 2 Respec Key Fix[15] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | RwAudioCore | [6] |
Activation limits
- EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of five computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.[16]
- To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet.
| See Solidshield |
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| De-authorize game (Windows Vista and Windows 7)[17] |
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| De-authorize game (Windows XP)[17] |
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| Uninstall the game[citation needed] |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ Redeem by entering online activation code in game.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/47780/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (47780) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Dead Space 2: Severed - Dead Space Wiki - last accessed on 2019-04-01
- "Dead Space 2: Severed is a two-chapter downloadable content pack for Dead Space 2. The game takes place on Titan Station and follows the story of Gabe Weller and Lexine Weller. The DLC was released on March 1 in the U.S. and March 2 in Europe on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network for 560 Microsoft points (Now $6.99) and $6.99/€5.40 respectively."
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-03
- ↑ Dead Space 2 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown - A-H - last accessed on 2023-06-10
- "December 8, 2023
Dead Space 2 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360"
- "December 8, 2023
- ↑ Does anyone know how to fix this texture flickering in Dead Space 2? (specs in comments) - last accessed on 2022-12-14
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix for game crashing at startup with modern processors (> 10 cores) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2023-05-29
- ↑ Certain Games will not launch via Proton If you have a high CPU Thread Count but will on native Windows - last accessed on 2022-12-14
- ↑ Conduit rooms | Dead Space Wiki | Fandom
- ↑ Unlocked conduit rooms in DS2 PC version? Hell Yeah!! - Steam Users' Forums (archived)
- ↑ Your rewards for Zealot and Hard Core are HERE - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Respec button bug workaround - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ WARNING: Dead Space 2 DRM Install limit - Page 8 - last accessed on May 2023