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{{--}} The Broken World expansion is unavailable digitally, and installing it manually on digital versions will significantly decrease the framerate.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39200/discussions/0/405690850601811605/ Broken World Horrible FPS]</ref> | {{--}} The Broken World expansion is unavailable digitally, and installing it manually on digital versions will significantly decrease the framerate.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39200/discussions/0/405690850601811605/ Broken World Horrible FPS]</ref> | ||
{{--}} [[GameSpy]] online services have been shut down. | {{--}} [[GameSpy]] online services have been shut down. | ||
− | {{--}} Since the Windows 10 Creators Update the mouse no longer works in the main menu | + | {{--}} Since the Windows 10 Creators Update the mouse no longer works in the main menu. See [[#No mouse cursor|No mouse cursor]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39200/discussions/0/613936039532761283/ No Mouse Cursor]</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a hex-edited [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1321-dungeon-siege-2-mouse-cursor-fix/ executable].<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39200/discussions/0/1640913421069433036/ Missing mouse cursor fix (not a workaround) :: Dungeon Siege 2 General Discussions]</ref>|fix= |
+ | {{--}} It makes the camera rotate way too fast when using middle-click in windowed mode. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39200/discussions/0/613936039532761283/ No Mouse Cursor :: Dungeon Siege 2 General Discussions]</ref>|fix= | ||
You are also required to run Dungeon Siege 2 in windowed mode by setting the start parameter (via Steam or shortcut) as follows: fullscreen=false<br> | You are also required to run Dungeon Siege 2 in windowed mode by setting the start parameter (via Steam or shortcut) as follows: fullscreen=false<br> | ||
Revision as of 08:33, 12 June 2019
Developers | |
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Gas Powered Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Studios | |
Steam | Square Enix |
Engines | |
Siege Engine[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 16, 2005 |
Warnings
Dungeon Siege | |
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Dungeon Siege | 2002 |
Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna | 2003 |
Dungeon Siege II | 2005 |
Dungeon Siege III | 2011 |
Key points
- The Broken World expansion is unavailable digitally, and installing it manually on digital versions will significantly decrease the framerate.[2]
- GameSpy online services have been shut down.
- Since the Windows 10 Creators Update the mouse no longer works in the main menu. See No mouse cursor.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SmarteSECURE DRM.[citation needed] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- The Steam version has no multiplayer and does not include the Broken World expansion.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Broken World |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use nointro parameter[3] |
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Use the |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege 2\DungeonSiege2.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39200/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege 2\save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39200/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- The Steam version does not include multiplayer.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op For 8 player co-op use oldschool=true parameter.[4] |
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Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 2300-2400, 6073 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
No mouse cursor
Use a hex-edited executable.[6] |
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Use Borderless fullscreen windowed.[7] |
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You are also required to run Dungeon Siege 2 in windowed mode by setting the start parameter (via Steam or shortcut) as follows: fullscreen=false To prevent the UI from being almost unusable (see notes), you have to set 'No Size Change' for the game within the Borderless Gaming application. Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP1 or newer | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz equivalent or higher processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon series 7000 or better Nvidia GeForce series Intel Extreme Graphics 82845, 82865, 82915 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (39200) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Dungeon Siege Heaven: Dungeon Siege II FAQ
- ↑ Broken World Horrible FPS
- ↑ How to use target-line parameters to customize Dungeon Siege II
- ↑ Dungeon Siege Heaven: Developer Interview 1
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Missing mouse cursor fix (not a workaround) :: Dungeon Siege 2 General Discussions
- ↑ No Mouse Cursor :: Dungeon Siege 2 General Discussions