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{{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 }} | {{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, Viral suits for multiplayer, 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, Viral suits for multiplayer, 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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{{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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|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> | |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 | ||
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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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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Crash on launch with more than ten processors=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use custom DLL fix (Windows)|ref=<ref>[https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Dead-Space-Games/Dead-Space-2-will-crash-on-launch-with-more-than-10-processors/m-p/8020925/highlight/true#M15671 Solved: Re: Dead Space 2 will crash on launch with more than 10 processors - Page 2 - Answer HQ]</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}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{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}} This fix is only applicable to Linux users, since it depends on functionality present in the proton compatibility layer. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Game is capped at 30 FPS=== |
| − | + | {{--}} In-game Vsync limits frame rate to 30 FPS for all refresh rates.<ref name="FPS cap"/> | |
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| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable in-game Vsync, and [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync .28Vsync.29 behavior|force Vsync externally]]|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix= |
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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. |
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| − | {{--}} | + | {{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. | |
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| − | + | {{ii}} Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small at higher resolutions. | |
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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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| − | [Steam. | + | {{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. | ||
| − | + | '''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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | [ | + | ===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. | |
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| − | [ | + | {{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=== | |
| − | + | {{--}} 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. | |
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Unlock suits and hardcore difficulty|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151029032110/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1771548&page=2#post21387422 Your rewards for Zealot and Hard Core are HERE - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Navigate to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code>. | ||
| + | # Edit the <code>settings.txt</code> file. | ||
| + | # Look for the lines containing <code>Controls.AcL.X</code> and <code>Controls.AcL.Y</code>, which dictate achievement progress. | ||
| + | # These values are shown in hexadecimal. Temporarily convert them into binary (a string of length 32 containing 1s and 0s) to start working on them. | ||
| + | # Flip bit 17 of <code>Controls.AcL.X</code> to 1 to unlock the Mission Impossible achievement (beat the game on Zealot) and the Arctic Security Suit. | ||
| + | # 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. | ||
| − | + | '''Notes''' | |
| − | + | {{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>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | ===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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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Revision as of 09:01, 29 May 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Visceral Games | |
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| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
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| 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 | |
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| Dead Space | 2008 |
| Dead Space 2 | 2011 |
| Dead Space 3 | 2013 |
| Dead Space (2023) | 2023 |
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| 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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Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |
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Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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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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- All digital versions activate on Origin.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
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| 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 | |
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| 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, Viral suits for multiplayer, and Outbreak multiplayer maps package DLC are not available on the PC.[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\EA Games\Dead Space 2\settings.txt |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA Games\Dead Space 2\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-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 |
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| Origin | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
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Video
Visuals settings.
Custom Render Settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, donwload | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (GGames) | |||
| Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. Fan (audio) localization by CGInfo | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Online play | 8 | Versus 4v4 |
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| 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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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
Crash on launch with more than ten processors
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Game is capped at 30 FPS
- In-game Vsync limits frame rate to 30 FPS for all refresh rates.[5]
| Disable in-game Vsync, and force Vsync externally[10] |
|---|
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.[11]
- 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[12] |
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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[13] |
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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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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | 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.[14]
- 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)[15] |
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| De-authorize game (Windows XP)[15] |
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| Uninstall the game[citation needed] |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (47780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Solved: Re: Dead Space 2 will crash on launch with more than 10 processors - Page 2 - Answer HQ
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Reference
- ↑ 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
- ↑ WARNING: Dead Space 2 DRM Install limit - Page 8 - last accessed on May 2023