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{{Infobox game/row/developer|SoftLab-NSK}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|SoftLab-NSK}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|ValuSoft|North America}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2000-2018}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|Europe}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|ValuSoft|Retail (North America)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|Retail (Europe)}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 19, 2000}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 19, 2000}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-Time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-Person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct Control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Truck}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Hard Truck }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1731168163
 
|gogcom id    = 1731168163
 +
|mobygames    = 19269
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|wikipedia    = Hard Truck#Hard Truck 2
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|wikipedia    = Hard Truck 2: King of the Road
 
|winehq      = 14612
 
|winehq      = 14612
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Hard Truck}}
 
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{{Series|King of the Road}}
 
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'''Key points'''
 
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{{ii}} Released as '''Hard Truck 2: King of the Road''' in Europe June 7, 2002
 
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{{ii}} Released as '''Дальнобойщики II''' in Russia September 27, 2001
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | |Disc|  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | hard_truck_2_king_of_the_road | DRM-free | Hard Truck 2: King of the Road | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | hard_truck_2_king_of_the_road | DRM-free | King of the Road version. Uses GOG's custom DirectX wrapper. |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | hard-truck-2-king-of-the-road | DRM-free | King of the Road version.  | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''King of the Road''' release (known as '''Hard Truck 2: King of the Road''' in Europe and '''Truck Racing 2001: Os Gigantes da Estrada''' in Portugal) includes gameplay improvements, new content and visual upgrades.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename intro files|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Rename, move, or delete the following files: {{file|kotr.avi}}, {{file|kotrDemo.avi}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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{{mm}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1008-hard-truck-2-na-1005-patch/ Official NA 1005 Patch]
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{{mm}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1008-hard-truck-2-na-1005-patch/ Official North American 1005 patch]
 +
{{ii}} Digital releases are v1.3 and do not need the patch.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{image|Ht2 driver menu.PNG|Change Driver / Profile Menu}}
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{{image|Ht2 driver menu.PNG|Change driver / profile menu}}
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{{image|Ht2 singleplayer menu.PNG|Single Player Menu}}
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{{image|Ht2 singleplayer menu.PNG|Single player menu}}
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\truck.ini}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\truck.ini}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.pl1}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.pl1}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} {{file|DRIVER.pl1}} is the default profile. You can create new profiles under the "Change Driver" menu.
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{{ii}} {{file|DRIVER.pl1}} is the default profile. New profiles can be created under the '''Change Driver''' menu.
 +
{{ii}} Player name can be changed simply by renaming the file.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing  
 
{{Save game cloud syncing  
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|gog galaxy           = true
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin               =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes         =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               =  
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud           =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{image|Ht2 graphics menu.PNG|Graphics Menu}}
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{{image|Ht2 graphics menu.PNG|Graphics menu}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
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|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 only - choice of Small (640x480), Medium (800x600), or Large (1024x960).
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [[Hard_Truck_2#Rendering_issues|D2GI]]. Vanilla version is locked to 4:3.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[Hard_Truck_2#Rendering_issues|D2GI]].
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|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[Hard_Truck_2#Rendering_issues|D2GI]].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|windowed                  = false
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|windowed                  = limited
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|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = In the GOG.com version, the <code>dxcfg.exe</code> application can achieve this.
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed        = limited
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = In the GOG.com version, the <code>dxcfg.exe</code> application can achieve this.
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|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = limited
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|anisotropic notes          = You can force filtering via dgVoodoo.
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|anisotropic notes          = In the GOG.com version, the <code>dxcfg.exe</code> application can achieve this.
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|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = limited
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|antialiasing notes        = You can force AA via dgVoodoo.
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|antialiasing notes        = In the GOG.com version, the DirectX settings (<code>dxcfg.exe</code>) application in the game folder has 2x, 4x and 8x MSAA settings.
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|vsync notes                = You can force VSYNC via dgVoodoo
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = limited
 +
|vsync notes                = In the GOG.com version. Can be forced off in <code>dxcfg.exe</code>.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{image|Ht2 controls menu.PNG|Controls Menu}}
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{{image|Ht2 controls menu.PNG|Controls menu}}
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{{image|Ht2 roadcontrols menu.PNG|In-Game Controller Menu}}
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{{image|Ht2 roadcontrols menu.PNG|In-game controller menu}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Keys are mapped by double clicking on the control name.
 
|key remap notes          = Keys are mapped by double clicking on the control name.
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|acceleration option      = true
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|acceleration option      = false
−
|acceleration option notes = Controlled by Windows "Enhance Pointer Precision" setting.
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|acceleration option notes = Controlled by Windows setting.
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Controlled by Windows "Mouse Sensitivity" setting.
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Controlled by Windows setting.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = hackable
 
|invert controller y-axis  = hackable
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Can be set in the {{file|truck.ini}} file.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Can be set in the {{file|truck.ini}} file.
−
|xinput controllers        = true
+
|xinput controllers        = limited
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|xinput controllers notes  = The game seems to only recognize a single analogue stick on most controllers.
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|xinput controllers notes  = The game seems to only recognize a single analogue stick on most controllers.{{cn|date=2021-05-25|reason=}}
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
−
|haptic feedback notes    = Force feedback (adjustments are made via the in-game "On The Road" pause menu).
+
|haptic feedback notes    = Adjustments are made via the in-game "On The Road" pause menu.
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
−
|simultaneous input notes  = Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick.
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|simultaneous input notes  = Keyboard, mouse, joystick.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
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{{image|Ht2 sound menu.PNG|Sound Menu}}
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{{image|Ht2 sound menu.PNG|Sound menu}}
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{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound Effects.
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|separate volume notes    = Music, sound effects.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles                = n/a
−
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = No spoken dialogue
−
|closed captions          = n/a
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
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  |notes    = There is no vocal dialogue in any version of the game.
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  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail only, distributed by Playgames.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/19269/king-of-the-road/cover/group-315920/cover-772961/|title=MobyGames|date=2024-03-04}}</ref>
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    = Using Russian in the NA release only changes the splashscreen, and the plain text UI elements. All of the UI elements that are image based remain English.
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  |notes    = Using Russian in the NA release only changes the splash screen and plaintext UI elements. All of the UI elements that are texture-based remain English.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Change Game Language to Russian|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Changing game language to Russian|fix=
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<ol>
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# Open the [[#Game data|configuration file]] with a text editor.
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<li>Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]</li>
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# Change the value of the <code>langv</code> entry to <code>rus</code>.
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<li>Open {{file|TRUCK.INI}}</li>
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# Save teh file.
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<li>change this line:</li>
 
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<pre>
 
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[ENV]
 
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langv=rus
 
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</pre>
 
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<li>Save file to desktop, then copy into {{P|game}} and replace existing {{file|TRUCK.INI}}.</li>
 
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</ol>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{image|Ht2 multiplayer menu.PNG|Multiplayer Host Configuration}}
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{{image|Ht2 multiplayer menu.PNG|Multiplayer host configuration}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = false
 
|local play          = false
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 8
 
|lan play players    = 8
−
|lan play modes      = versus
+
|lan play modes      = Versus
−
|lan play notes      =  
+
|lan play notes      = Versus mode only, no business competition or freight racing.
 
|online play          = false
 
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
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|p2p                = false
 
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
−
|dedicated          = unknown
+
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues fixed==
+
==Issues unresolved==
−
==="your computer does not have graphic accelerator" error on launch===
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===Vehicle models stuck together after collision===
−
{{image|Ht2 accelerator error.PNG|No Accelerator Error}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reducing chance of issue occurring|ref={{cn|November 2022}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=evokethunder|date=2019-03-24}}</ref>|fix=
+
* Change resolution to 1600x1200 (Russian version) or 1280x960 (English version) if supported.
−
# Download [http://www.dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2].
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* If resolutions of 1024x768 or lower are the only option, avoid colliding with cars and objects to avoid experiencing game breaking physics.
−
# Extract the contents of the {{file|MS}} folder into the installation folder.
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}}
−
# If the game does not start, set {{file|htruck2.exe}} to run in the Windows XP (Service Pack 3) [[Windows Compatibility Mode]].
 
  
−
'''Notes'''
+
===Falling through the floor or walls of the game map===
−
{{ii}} {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} can be used to change various settings (e.g. disabling the watermark).
+
{{ii}} This often occurs after changing seats with other drivers many times in a short period.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change seats again or call 911|ref={{cn|November 2022}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Weird in-game physics for example the cars get stuck in one another upon collision===
+
===Rivals disappear after changing seats===
 +
{{--}} This makes it arriving at the destination first impossible. No known fix.
  
−
Largely improved if the resolution is set to 1600x1200 (assuming it is supported). On resolutions of 1024x768 or less, colliding with cars and objects is so dangerous, you'd want to stay away from them
+
===No more remaining drivers to hire after majority market share===
 +
{{ii}} A workaround is to initiate a trucking race, finish it in any position and the remaining unemployed truckers (assuming they participated in the race) may be for hire after the race. This workaround is not guaranteed to work.
  
−
== Known in-game bugs ==
+
===Employees engage in any race after majority market share===
 +
{{ii}} May be triggered by starting the race directly or by changing seats.
 +
{{--}} While often considered an in-game mechanic, this is very likely a memory leak. No known workaround.
  
−
Prob: Accidentally escaped the map into the void!
+
==Issues fixed==
−
Soln: Often occurs after having changed seats with the other drivers too many times in the short period. Change seats again or call 911. Pick solution carefully, because of other problems below
+
==="Your computer does not have graphic accelerator" error on launch===
−
 
+
{{image|Ht2 accelerator error.PNG|No Accelerator Error}}
−
Prob: After changing seats (and possibly changing back) during the trucking mission, some of the rivals disappear, making impossible to arrive to the destination first
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=evokethunder|date=2019-03-24}}</ref>|fix=
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Soln: No known workaround. Treat the bug as a penalty for changing seats
+
# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]].
−
 
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# Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{folder|MS\x86}} folder into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
−
Prob: After having conquered the vast majority of the in-game market shares (around 95%), it's no longer possible to find the remaining drivers for a hire
+
# If the game does not start, set {{file|htruck2.exe}} to run in the Windows XP (Service Pack 3) [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]].
−
Soln: The workaround is to initiate a trucking race, finish it (either first or otherwise) and hope the remaining unemployed truckers (assuming they participated in the race) will decide to want to be hired soon thereafter
+
}}
−
 
+
===Rendering issues===
−
Prob: After having conquered the major stake of the in-game market shares, you often witness your employees engaging into any race you initiate (either directly or by changing seats)
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use D2GI|fix=
−
Soln: While vastly considered an in-game mechanic, this is very likely being a memory leak. No known workaround, but you may often use that problem to generate very quick money effectively. Find an employed driver finishing their race and carrying something costly; then change seats and hope the other employees with get bound to participate in the race. Every one of them then will produce quick revenue as they finish their races. Moreover, once you finish your race, you can change seats with one of employed-by-you former competitors, causing even more truckers to get engaged and so on.
+
{{ii}} This fix requires game with version 8.1.
−
 
+
{{++}} Fixes most bugs and is more stable than dgVodoo2 or GOG <code>d3d8.dll</code> wrapper.
−
Prob: Cops only remember the vehicle to have committed crimes (if any), but not the drivers
+
{{++}} Adds widescreen support.
−
Soln: Heh, just abuse that
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{{--}} Game has performance issues when in-game map is opened.
−
 
+
# Download the latest version of [https://github.com/REDPOWAR/D2GI/releases D2GI]
−
Prob: If you drive a stolen vehicle and are doing trucking, the cops figure out you drive an illegal vehicle only after you put off your load
+
# Extract the contents of the archive into the installation folder.
−
Soln: No soln, a very weird and funny in-game bug
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# Optionally, edit <code>d2gi.ini</code> to set custom resolution, toggle VSync and set window mode. See the [https://github.com/REDPOWAR/D2GI/blob/master/README-EN.md#settings README] for details.
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|opengl versions        = 1.2
 
|opengl versions        = 1.2
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
−
|glide versions        = ?
+
|glide versions        = true
−
|glide notes            = Glide is officially supported, but the version is not known.
+
|glide notes            =  
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
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Latest revision as of 13:47, 4 March 2024

Hard Truck 2
Hard Truck 2 cover
Developers
SoftLab-NSK
Publishers
2000-2018 1C Company
2018-2022 1C Entertainment
2022-present Fulqrum Publishing
Retail (North America) ValuSoft
Retail (Europe) JoWood Productions
Release dates
Windows June 19, 2000
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing
Vehicles Truck
Art styles Stylized
Series Hard Truck
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Hard Truck 2 on MobyGames
Hard Truck 2 on Wikipedia
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Hard Truck
Hard Truck 1998
Hard Truck 2 2000
Hard Truck: 18 Wheels of Steel 2002
Hard Truck Apocalypse 2005
Hard Truck Tycoon 2006
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Rise of Clans 2006
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade 2007
Rig 'n' Roll 2009

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 King of the Road version. Uses GOG's custom DirectX wrapper.
Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
 King of the Road version.
Windows

Version differences

The King of the Road release (known as Hard Truck 2: King of the Road in Europe and Truck Racing 2001: Os Gigantes da Estrada in Portugal) includes gameplay improvements, new content and visual upgrades.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Move, delete or rename intro files
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Rename, move, or delete the following files: kotr.avi, kotrDemo.avi.

Patches

Official North American 1005 patch
Digital releases are v1.3 and do not need the patch.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Change driver / profile menu
Change driver / profile menu
Single player menu
Single player menu
System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\truck.ini[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\*.pl1[Note 1]
DRIVER.pl1 is the default profile. New profiles can be created under the Change Driver menu.
Player name can be changed simply by renaming the file.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

Graphics menu
Graphics menu

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Use D2GI. Vanilla version is locked to 4:3.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Use D2GI.
4K Ultra HD
Use D2GI.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
In the GOG.com version, the dxcfg.exe application can achieve this.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
In the GOG.com version, the dxcfg.exe application can achieve this.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
In the GOG.com version, the dxcfg.exe application can achieve this.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
In the GOG.com version, the DirectX settings (dxcfg.exe) application in the game folder has 2x, 4x and 8x MSAA settings.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
In the GOG.com version. Can be forced off in dxcfg.exe.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Controls menu
Controls menu
In-game controller menu
In-game controller menu

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Keys are mapped by double clicking on the control name.
Mouse acceleration
Controlled by Windows setting.
Mouse sensitivity
Controlled by Windows setting.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Adjustments are made via the in-game "On The Road" pause menu.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Can be set in the truck.ini file.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
The game seems to only recognize a single analogue stick on most controllers.[citation needed]
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Adjustments are made via the in-game "On The Road" pause menu.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Keyboard, mouse, joystick.

Audio

Sound menu
Sound menu

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, sound effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
No spoken dialogue
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Portuguese
Retail only, distributed by Playgames.[1]
Russian
Using Russian in the NA release only changes the splash screen and plaintext UI elements. All of the UI elements that are texture-based remain English.
Changing game language to Russian
  1. Open the configuration file with a text editor.
  2. Change the value of the langv entry to rus.
  3. Save teh file.

Network

Multiplayer host configuration
Multiplayer host configuration

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
8 Versus
Versus mode only, no business competition or freight racing.
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues unresolved

Vehicle models stuck together after collision

Reducing chance of issue occurring[citation needed]
  • Change resolution to 1600x1200 (Russian version) or 1280x960 (English version) if supported.
  • If resolutions of 1024x768 or lower are the only option, avoid colliding with cars and objects to avoid experiencing game breaking physics.

Falling through the floor or walls of the game map

This often occurs after changing seats with other drivers many times in a short period.
Change seats again or call 911[citation needed]

Rivals disappear after changing seats

This makes it arriving at the destination first impossible. No known fix.

No more remaining drivers to hire after majority market share

A workaround is to initiate a trucking race, finish it in any position and the remaining unemployed truckers (assuming they participated in the race) may be for hire after the race. This workaround is not guaranteed to work.

Employees engage in any race after majority market share

May be triggered by starting the race directly or by changing seats.
While often considered an in-game mechanic, this is very likely a memory leak. No known workaround.

Issues fixed

"Your computer does not have graphic accelerator" error on launch

No Accelerator Error
No Accelerator Error
Use dgVoodoo2[2]
  1. Download dgVoodoo 2.
  2. Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and the contents of the MS\x86 folder into <path-to-game>.
  3. If the game does not start, set htruck2.exe to run in the Windows XP (Service Pack 3) compatibility mode.

Rendering issues

Use D2GI
This fix requires game with version 8.1.
Fixes most bugs and is more stable than dgVodoo2 or GOG d3d8.dll wrapper.
Adds widescreen support.
Game has performance issues when in-game map is opened.
  1. Download the latest version of D2GI
  2. Extract the contents of the archive into the installation folder.
  3. Optionally, edit d2gi.ini to set custom resolution, toggle VSync and set window mode. See the README for details.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
DirectDraw 7
OpenGL 1.2
Glide
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 266 Intel Pentium III
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 MB required (minimal install) 370 MB required (maximum install)
Video card (GPU) Direct3D compatible hardware accelerator
2 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7 compatible 		4 MB of VRAM
Supported GPUs are not explicitly listed in the official system requirements, however, softlab-nsk referenced support for S3, 3dfx, and SiS cards on the Hard Truck 2 website (until they stopped hosting the webpage).[3]


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. ↑ MobyGames - last accessed on 2024-03-04
  2. ↑ Verified by User:evokethunder on 2019-03-24
  3. ↑ Hard Truck 2 - Graphics Card Support (retrieved) - last accessed on February 12, 2018