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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{--}} In-game V-Sync option caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
 
{{--}} In-game V-Sync option caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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{{--}} Suffers from negative mouse acceleration and a sensitivity that is dependent on the frame rate. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/976-dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{ii}} 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>
 
{{ii}} 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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===Activation Problems (Lucid Virtu conflict)===
 
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{{ii}} Some versions of Dead Space 2 may conflict with LucidLogix Virtu graphics switching software which may appear to be an activation error. Removing the lucid virtu software or disabling it when running Deadspace 2 can resolve the issue.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Unable to assign "Aim Mod (Toggle)" function to any mouse button.
 
|key remap notes          = Unable to assign "Aim Mod (Toggle)" function to any mouse button.
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option      = hackable
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|acceleration option notes = Negative acceleration that can't be disabled.
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|acceleration option notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/976-dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix] to disable negative mouse acceleration.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Horizontal sensitivity is much higher than vertical sensitivity.
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/976-dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix] to fix [[#Mouse acceleration and sensitivity issues|multiple issues]].
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Weapons/Armor Unlocked At Start===
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===Mouse acceleration and sensitivity issues===
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{{--}} Dead Space 2 suffers from negative mouse acceleration by default.
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{{--}} Mouse sensitivity is dependent on the frame rate, which can lead to inconsistent movement when the performance is not stable. Horizontal sensitivity is also much higher than vertical sensitivity.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use raw mouse input fix|ref=<ref>[https://methanhydrat.wordpress.com/2017/11/11/dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix | The Meth Lab]</ref>}}
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Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/976-dead-space-2-mouse-fix/ Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix].
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}}
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===Weapons/Armor unlocked at start===
 
{{ii}} The latest updates 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.  
 
{{ii}} The latest updates 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.  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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===Unlock Conduit Rooms===
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===Unlock conduit rooms===
 
{{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'''. With a few files these rooms can be made available.
 
{{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'''. With a few files these rooms can be made available.
  
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===No Suit Unlocks for Higher Difficulty Completion===
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===No suit unlocks for higher difficulty completion===
 
{{ii}} 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 [https://web.archive.org/web/20151029032110/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1771548&page=2#post21387422 here].
 
{{ii}} 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 [https://web.archive.org/web/20151029032110/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1771548&page=2#post21387422 here].
  
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===Mouse Flings to Side of Screen===
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===Mouse flings to side of screen===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse Flings to Side of Screen|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse Flings to Side of Screen|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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where {{Code|1=Window.Height}} is your desired height and {{Code|1=Window.Width}} is your desired width.
 
where {{Code|1=Window.Height}} is your desired height and {{Code|1=Window.Width}} is your desired width.
 
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===Activation problems (Lucid Virtu conflict)===
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{{ii}} Some versions of Dead Space 2 may conflict with LucidLogix Virtu graphics switching software which may appear to be an activation error. Removing the Lucid Virtu software or disabling it when running Dead Space 2 can resolve the issue.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==

Revision as of 13:05, 12 November 2017

Dead Space 2
Dead Space 2 cover
Developers
Visceral Games
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Release dates
Windows January 25, 2011
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Dead Space 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Dead Space 2 on Wikipedia
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Dead Space
Dead Space 2008
Dead Space 2 2011
Dead Space 3 2013
Dead Space (2023) 2023

Key points

In-game V-Sync option caps frame rate at 30 FPS.[1]
Suffers from negative mouse acceleration and a sensitivity that is dependent on the frame rate. Use Dead Space 2 Mouse Fix.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Origin
 All retail versions require signing into your EA account ingame. This unlocks a copy of the game on Origin for that EA account.
Windows
Amazon.com
Origin
Windows
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Origin
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Origin
Windows
Origin
Origin
 The Origin version requires signing into your EA account in-game.
Windows
Steam
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 The Steam version does not require signing into your EA account in-game. It will ask you to sign in, but you can simply decline the agreement and enjoy playing the singleplayer perfectly fine. The multiplayer however, does require signing in.
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Windows
All versions activate on Origin.

Activation limits

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. De-authorizing the game on a computer does not uninstall it.[2]
To de-authorize the games on a computer, simply uninstall it, or follow these instructions:
Instructions
Instructions
To reauthorize the game on a given computer, simply launch the game on that computer while being connected to the Internet.[3]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47780/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Visuals settings.
Visuals settings.
Custom Render Settings
Custom Render Settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Control settings.
Control settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
8

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Very poor native support; see Nvidia 3D Vision to fix.
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.
Instructions

Issues fixed

Mouse acceleration and sensitivity issues

Dead Space 2 suffers from negative mouse acceleration by default.
Mouse sensitivity is dependent on the frame rate, which can lead to inconsistent movement when the performance is not stable. Horizontal sensitivity is also much higher than vertical sensitivity.
Instructions

Weapons/Armor unlocked at start

The latest updates 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.
Instructions

Unlock conduit rooms

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. With a few files these rooms can be made available.
Instructions

No suit unlocks for higher difficulty completion

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 here.

Mouse flings to side of screen

Instructions

Could not initialize display hardware

Instructions

BSOD on some AMD Radeon cards

Game falls into BSOD on different occasions, either randomly or at some particular point in the game.
Instructions

Game minimizes at launch

Instructions

Activation problems (Lucid Virtu conflict)

Some versions of Dead Space 2 may conflict with LucidLogix Virtu graphics switching software which may appear to be an activation error. Removing the Lucid Virtu software or disabling it when running Dead Space 2 can resolve the issue.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP (SP2), Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 2.8 GHz or equivalent, any Pentium 4 2.8 GHz, Athlon64 3000+ or better AMD Athlon64 X2 or Core Duo
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6800 or better, ATI X1600 Pro or better

Notes

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

References