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{{infobox
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{{Infobox game
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|title          = Dead Space 2
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|cover        = Dead Space 2 cover.jpg
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|cover         = Dead_Space_2_Box_Art.jpg
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|developers  =
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Visceral Games|Visceral Games]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Visceral Games}}
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|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]
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|publishers  =
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|engine         = Visceral engine
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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|release dates = <sup>NA</sup> January 25, 2011<br/><sup>AUS</sup> January 27, 2011<br/><sup>EU</sup> January 28, 2011
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Visceral Engine}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 25, 2011}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dead-space-2|87}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-space-2|90}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter, Survival horror }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Horror, Sci-fi, Space }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dead Space }}
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|steam appid  = 47780
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-2
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|hltb        = 2335
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|lutris      = dead-space-2
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|strategywiki = Dead Space 2
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|mobygames    = 50244
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|wikipedia    = Dead Space 2
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|winehq      = 12688
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
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}}
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{DRM Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{DRM Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Origin}} | All retail versions require signing into your EA account ingame. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account.}}
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{{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 }}
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{{DRM Table/row| Steam | {{ID|Steam}} {{ID|Origin}}| The Steam version requires signing into your EA account ingame. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account.}}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B004JHYZKQ | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{DRM Table/row| Origin | {{ID|Origin}}| The Origin version requires signing into your EA account ingame.}}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dead-space-2-1467b0 | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
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{{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 }}
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{{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 }}
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{{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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{{Availability/row| GMG | dead-space-2-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | dead-space-2 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All digital versions activate on [[Origin]].
  
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==Activation Limits==
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==Monetization==
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EA limits Dead Space 2 to being authorized on a maximum of 5 computers at a time. The games must be authorized on a computer before you can play it, but you can have the game installed on any number of computers as long as only 5 at most are authorized at a time. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.<ref>http://www.overclock.net/t/923718/warning-dead-space-2-drm-install-limit/70</ref>
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported                =
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|cross-game bonus            = A savefile from [[Dead Space]] 1 unlocks the ''Refurbished Plasma Cutter''.
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|dlc                        =
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|expansion pack              =
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|freeware                    =
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|free-to-play                =
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|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored                  =
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|subscription                =
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
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}}
  
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To de-authorize the games on a computer, simply uninstall it, or follow these instructions:
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Hazard Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| Martial Law Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Supernova Pack | Integrated in Update 1. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Collector's Edition | Includes: Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun.{{note|Redeem by entering online activation code in game.}} | Windows }}
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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 }}
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{{DLC/row| Refurbished Plasma Cutter | Reward for having a ''Dead Space'' save file. | Windows }}
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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 }}
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}}
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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>
  
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'''Windows Vista/Windows 7'''
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==Game data==
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#Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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#Select All Programs.
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{{Game data|
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#Click on Games.
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\settings.txt}}
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#Click on Games Explorer.
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
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#Right-click on the Dead Space 2 icon.
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}}
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#Click on Dead Space 2- Deauthorize this machine.
 
  
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'''Windows XP'''
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===Save game data location===
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#Click on the Start Menu on the Windows Taskbar.
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{{Game data|
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#Select All Programs
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EA Games\Dead Space 2\}}
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#Find the EA Games folder.
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
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#Roll over the Dead Space 2 directory.
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}}
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#Click on the Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine option.
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{{ii}} 20 save slots available.
  
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To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the internet.<ref>https://help.ea.com/article/deauthorizing-dead-space-2-on-pc</ref>
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===Save game editor===
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{{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].
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{{++}} 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>
  
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==Weapons/Armor Unlocked At Start==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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The Steam version of Dead Space 2 includes a piece of DLC that unlocks better armor and all the weapons at the start, thereby negating the need to find schematics and decreasing the difficulty. It's recommended for full effect that on the first run through you play without this DLC. To remove this DLC, either play the game on Origin, or download the original .exe [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=28281922#post28281922 here.]
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
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|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      = false
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    = true
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                = unknown
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|xbox cloud notes          =  
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}}
  
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Simply make a backup copy of the currently installed .exe, download the old .exe, and copy it to the Dead Space 2 directory. You'll then be able to play the game with out the extra unlocks. However, it recommended that you use the newer .exe for subsequent play-thoughs, as it properly unlocks some bonus items that you normally get for completing the game.
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==Video==
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{{Image|Dead Space 2 - Visuals Settings.jpg|Visuals settings.}}
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{{Image|Dead Space 2 - Custom Render Settings.png|Custom Render Settings}}
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space-2/en
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes=
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|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        =
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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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>
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|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Subtitles too small at high resolutions|Subtitles too small at high resolutions]].
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|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. Changing FOV inhibits selecting things in menus.
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  =
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|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = limited
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|antialiasing notes        = On/off toggle.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|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.
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|60 fps                    = limited
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|60 fps notes              = Very high frame rate potentially causes problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.{{cn}}
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|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps notes              =
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
  
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==Unlock Conduit Rooms==
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==Input==
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There exist 4 special rooms in the game that are part of a tie in with Dead Space Ignition. Normally by completing Dead Space Ignition for either the PS3 or 360, these rooms are unlocked in the respective console version of the full games. This tie-in game isn't available for the PC, but with a few files these rooms can be made available for the games. Check out this forums post for full details: [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1812570 Unlock Conduit Rooms].
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{{Image|Dead Space 2 - Control Settings.jpg|Control settings.}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          = Unable to assign "Aim Mode (Toggle)" function to any mouse button.
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|acceleration option      = hackable
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|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity|Raw mouse input fix]] to disable negative mouse acceleration.
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = See [[#Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity|Raw mouse input fix]] to fix multiple issues.
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|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = false
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = true
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = true
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = true
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = false
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = limited
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Only works if Steam Input is enabled. Requires mod for DualShock button prompts, Xbox prompts will be displayed otherwise.
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
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|dualshock prompts notes  = [https://www.nexusmods.com/deadspace2/mods/62 Link to mod.] Requires [https://gamebanana.com/tools/6973 TexMod.]
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|light bar support        = false
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = true
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = true
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = true
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|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
  
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==No Suit Unlocks for Higher Difficulty Completion==
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==Audio==
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Normally upon completing the game on Hardcore or Zealot difficulty, you would unlock a special suit. Unfortunately these suits don't unlock properly, unless you happen to complete the game in a single play through. Details on unlocking each suit can be found [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21387422&postcount=16 here.]
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{{Audio
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|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    =
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|surround sound          = 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>
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|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles notes          = See [[#Subtitles too small at high resolutions|Subtitles too small at high resolutions]].
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              = unknown
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|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
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}}
  
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==Mouse Flings to Side of Screen==
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{{L10n|content=
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Occasionally with certain usb controllers or devices, the mouse will fling to the far edges of the screen, preventing proper aiming. To solve this, try:  
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{{L10n/switch
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*Unplugging all usb controllers
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|language  = English
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*Disabling vitural mouse settings
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|interface = true
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* Selectively disabling HID compliant devices in the device manager.
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Simplified Chinese
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = [https://dl.3dmgame.com/patch/12285.html Fan translation], [https://dl1.qwp365.cn/CHS/3DMGAME_Dead_space_CHS_v2.0.1.rar donwload]
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|fan      = true
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hungarian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/dead-space-2 Fan translation].
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|fan      = true
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dead-space-2/ download].
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/840-traducao-dead-space-2-pt-br/ download (GGames)]
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|fan      = true
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = hackable
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|subtitles = true
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|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].
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Ukrainian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3NqBj7VB1I8KsiSzmds4W6WW4om8Edq/view?usp=sharing download].
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|fan      = true
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|ref      =
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}}
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}}
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==Network==
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{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
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|local play players  =
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|local play modes    =
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|local play notes    =
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|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play players    =
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|lan play modes      =
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|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players = 8
 +
|online play modes    = Versus
 +
|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 notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                =
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          =
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      =
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Very poor native support; see [[#Nvidia 3D Vision|Nvidia 3D Vision]] to fix.
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
  
−
==Could not initialize display hardware==
+
===[[Glossary:Nvidia 3D Vision|Nvidia 3D Vision]]===
−
Navigate to <br/>
+
{{ii}} Dead Space 2 has mediocre Nvidia 3D Vision support out of the box.
−
<code>C:\Users\+my_username+\AppData\Local\EA Games\Dead Space 2\</code> <br/>
+
{{++}} 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.
−
and delete settings.txt.  
 
  
−
==System Requirements==
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Helix Mod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{SysReq_BaseTemplate
+
# Install [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/dead-space-2-3d-vision-fix.html Dead Space 2 3D Vision Fix].
−
|minOS_ = Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista, Windows 7
+
# If you're playing through Steam or Origin, disable the overlay.
−
|minproc_ = 2.8 GHz processor or equivalent, any Pentium 4 2.8 GHz, Athlon64 3000+ or better
 
−
|recproc_ = Athlon64 X2 or Core Duo processor
 
−
|minmem_ = 1 GB (XP), 2 GB (Vista or Win7) or more
 
−
|minGPU1_ = NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better, ATI X1600 Pro or better
 
−
|minHD_ = 10 GB
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==References==
+
==Issues fixed==
−
<references/>
+
===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
  
−
==See Also==
+
Making affinity changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game):
−
[[Dead Space]]
+
# 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).
 +
 
 +
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%}}
 +
 
 +
{{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.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===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}}.
 +
 
 +
'''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.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===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=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===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.
 +
 
 +
{{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.
 +
 
 +
{{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.
 +
 
 +
{{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>.
 +
# 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).
 +
 
 +
{{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.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = Havok
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = RwAudioCore
 +
|audio notes      = <ref name=surroundsou />
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===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>{{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.
 +
 
 +
{{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=
 +
# Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar.
 +
# Select All Programs.
 +
# Click on Games.
 +
# Click on Games Explorer.
 +
# Right-click on the Dead Space 2 icon.
 +
# Click on Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=De-authorize game (Windows XP)|ref=<ref name="ds2deauthorize"/>|fix=
 +
# Click on the Start menu on the Windows Taskbar.
 +
# Select All Programs
 +
# Find the EA Games folder.
 +
# Roll over the Dead Space 2 folder.
 +
# Click on the Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine option.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall the game|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix=}}
 +
 
 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = XP SP2, Vista, 7
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 4000+
 +
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP)<br/> 2 GB (Vista, 7)
 +
|minHD    = 10 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6800
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1600 Pro
 +
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minSM    = 3.0
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
  
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[[Category:Game]]
+
{{References}}
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[[Category:Windows]]
 

Latest revision as of 14:53, 18 April 2024

Dead Space 2
Dead Space 2 cover
Developers
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 2 on HowLongToBeat
Dead Space 2 on IGDB
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Dead Space 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Dead Space 2 on MobyGames
Dead Space 2 on Wikipedia
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Dead Space 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter and survival horror game in the Dead Space series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Origin
 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.
Windows
Amazon.com
Origin
Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
 Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
 Included with EA Play.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
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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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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
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.
Windows
Martial Law Pack Integrated in Update 1.
Windows
Supernova Pack Integrated in Update 1.
Windows
Collector's Edition Includes: Zealot Suit and Zealot Force Gun.[Note 1]
Windows
Ignition Rewards Reward for completing console exclusive Dead Space - Ignition. Can be unofficially unlocked on PC, see Conduit rooms not accessible.
Windows
Refurbished Plasma Cutter Reward for having a Dead Space save file.
Windows
Preorder bonus Allows to use Rivet Gun both in singleplayer or multiplayer. Unavailable to purchase. Was a bonus for preordering at GameStop.
Windows
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) <SteamLibrary-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) <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
Epic Games Launcher
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Visuals settings.
Visuals settings.
Custom Render 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.
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.
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
XInput-compatible controllers
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.
PlayStation button prompts
Link to mod. Requires TexMod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
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
LAN play
Online play
8 Versus
4v4.
Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023.[7]

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.
Devices
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]
  1. Install Dead Space 2 3D Vision Fix.
  2. If you're playing through Steam or Origin, disable the overlay.

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):

  1. Edit your preferred shortcut for launching the game (desktop and/or start menu)
  2. 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:
  1. Download DXVK Async.
  2. Unzip d3d9.dll from x32 folder to <path-to-game> next to deadspace2.exe.
  3. Follow this guide to apply Large Address Aware.

Crash on launch with more than ten processors

Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core (Windows 10 and 11)[8]
  1. Download the Windows ADK.
  2. During installation, it gives the option to select multiple tools; the only one needed is Compatibility Administrator.
  3. Once installed, open the Start Menu folder named Windows Kits, and launch Compatiblity Administrator (32-bit).
  4. Select the new database under custom databases.
  5. Click the database menu > Create New > Application Fix.
  6. Provide the full path of deadpspace2.exe and give it a name of choosing.
  7. Skip past the compatibility mode options.
  8. In compatibility fixes select ProcessorCountLieForHybridCPU.
  9. Save the database from the Database menu and give it a name when prompted.
  10. Select File > Install. Now the fix will automatically be applied whenever the game is launched.
Use custom DLL fix (Windows)[9][10]
  1. Download custom DxWrapper fix.
  2. Unzip the contents to <path-to-game> next to deadspace2.exe.

Notes

Some users with newer Intel CPUs (those with a mixture of performance and efficiency cores) are experiencing shadow flickering issues with this fix.
Use the WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" %command% command line argument[11]
Only applicable to Linux users, since it depends on functionality present in the proton compatibility layer.

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]
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

Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small at higher resolutions.
Use Cheat Engine table

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
  1. For Steam/Origin: turn automatic game updates off.
  2. Download the v1.0 executable from EA site (universal), bo3b.net (Steam), or GCW.
  3. Make a backup copy of the currently installed executable and copy the downloaded .exe into the Dead Space 2 folder.
  4. Reset the keybindings to default.

Notes

All .exes are not compatible with Widescreen Fixer.
If you are experiencing "Solar Array Elevator Glitch", just exit to main menu and then hit continue.
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

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.DAT packed file, replace before installing localization.
Use unlocker[13]
  1. Download Dead Space 2 Conduit for PC (PCGW mirror)
  2. Extract the contents to the installation folder.
  3. Run 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(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
Unlock suits and hardcore difficulty[14]
  1. Navigate to %LOCALAPPDATA%\EA Games\Dead Space 2\.
  2. Edit the settings.txt file.
  3. Look for the lines containing Controls.AcL.X and Controls.AcL.Y, which dictate achievement progress.
  4. 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.
  5. Flip bit 17 of Controls.AcL.X to 1 to unlock the Mission Impossible achievement (beat the game on Zealot) and the Arctic Security Suit.
  6. Flip bit 14 of Controls.AcL.Y to 1 to unlock the Hard to the Core achievement (beat the game on Hardcore), Soldier Suit, and Hand Cannon.
  7. Don't forget to convert the binary back into hexadecimal before saving the settings file.

Notes

There is no need to apply this fix to the "Made Us Whole" achievement since that one works as intended.
This fix can also be used to unlock Hardcore difficulty early without beating the game once prior, by modifying Controls.AcL.X.

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

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]
Ensure that the game is not running during this procedure otherwise it won't work.

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.[16]
To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet.
See Solidshield
De-authorize game (Windows Vista and Windows 7)[17]
  1. Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar.
  2. Select All Programs.
  3. Click on Games.
  4. Click on Games Explorer.
  5. Right-click on the Dead Space 2 icon.
  6. Click on Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine.
De-authorize game (Windows XP)[17]
  1. Click on the Start menu on the Windows Taskbar.
  2. Select All Programs
  3. Find the EA Games folder.
  4. Roll over the Dead Space 2 folder.
  5. Click on the Dead Space 2 - Deauthorize this machine option.
Uninstall the game[citation needed]

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

  1. ↑ Redeem by entering online activation code in game.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  2. ↑ 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."
  3. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-04-03
  4. ↑ Dead Space 2 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
  7. ↑ Online Services Shutdown - A-H - last accessed on 2023-06-10
    "December 8, 2023
    Dead Space 2 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360    "
  8. ↑ Does anyone know how to fix this texture flickering in Dead Space 2? (specs in comments) - last accessed on 2022-12-14
  9. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix for game crashing at startup with modern processors (> 10 cores) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  10. ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2023-05-29
  11. ↑ 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
  12. ↑ Conduit rooms | Dead Space Wiki | Fandom
  13. ↑ Unlocked conduit rooms in DS2 PC version? Hell Yeah!! - Steam Users' Forums (archived)
  14. ↑ Your rewards for Zealot and Hard Core are HERE - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  15. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Respec button bug workaround - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  16. ↑ WARNING: Dead Space 2 DRM Install limit - Page 8 - last accessed on May 2023
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Dead Space 2 - Deauthorizing Dead Space 2 on PC