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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 2003}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|hidden-dangerous-2|75}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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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        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Hidden & Dangerous }}
 
|steam appid  = 703320
 
|steam appid  = 703320
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
|gogcom page  = hidden_dangerous_2_courage_under_fire
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|gogcom id    = 1576810170
 +
|hltb        = 4454
 +
|igdb        = hidden-dangerous-2
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = hidden-dangerous-2
 
|wikipedia    = Hidden & Dangerous 2
 
|wikipedia    = Hidden & Dangerous 2
 
|winehq      = 3929
 
|winehq      = 3929
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Hidden & Dangerous}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{GOG.com links|hidden_dangerous_2_courage_under_fire|hidden_dangerous_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1576810170|hidden_dangerous_series|for game series}}
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/703320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/703320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4/5}} disc check |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4/5}} |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | hidden_dangerous_2_courage_under_fire | DRM-free | Includes the Sabre Squadron expansion |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | hidden-dangerous-2-courage-under-fire | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3523-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | hidden_dangerous_2_courage_under_fire | DRM-free | Includes the Sabre Squadron expansion |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble| hidden-dangerous-2-courage-under-fire | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 703320 | Steam | Includes the Sabre Squadron expansion |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 703320 | Steam | Includes the Sabre Squadron expansion |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{P|wow64}}\Illusion Softworks\Hidden & Dangerous 2\|{{P|game}}\PlayersProfiles\{{P|uid}}\Options.bin}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{P|wow64}}\Illusion Softworks\Hidden & Dangerous 2\|{{P|game}}\PlayersProfiles\{{P|uid}}\Options.bin}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\PlayersProfiles\{{P|uid}}\*.sav}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\PlayersProfiles\{{P|uid}}\*.sav}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
|gog galaxy           = false
+
|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = false
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Hidden & Dangerous 2 video.png|Video settings}}
 
{{Image|Hidden & Dangerous 2 video.png|Video settings}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/hidden-dangerous-2
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hidden-dangerous-2
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Locked at 91 FPS.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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===Enabling depth buffer for Reshade===
 +
{{ii}} Some Reshade shaders such as Marty McFly's Ambient Obscurance need a working depth buffer to function.
 +
{{ii}} This method works '''ONLY''' if you have installed [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#hd2 ThirteenAG's fix]
 +
{{Fixbox|description= Install newest [https://reshade.me/ Reshade] and select <code>Direct3D9</code> for the rendering API.
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Scripts</code>.
 +
# Create a configuration file called {{file|Global.ini}}
 +
# Copy and paste this line <code>[GlobalSets]UseD3D8to9=1</code>
 +
# Launch the game and open Reshade by pressing Home key. Then check <code>Copy depth before clearing</code> in the D3D9 tab.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|Hidden & Dangerous 2 controls.png|Controls settings}}
 
{{Image|Hidden & Dangerous 2 controls.png|Controls settings}}
 
{{Image|Hidden & Dangerous 2 remap.png|Remap settings}}
 
{{Image|Hidden & Dangerous 2 remap.png|Remap settings}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|steam hook input          = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Hidden & Dangerous 2 audio.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Image|Hidden & Dangerous 2 audio.png|Audio settings}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX and Music
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX and Music
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = 5.1
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail only. Sabre Squadron lacks Czech audio. For Steam version see [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1248440291 this guide].
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  |notes    = Retail only. Sabre Squadron lacks Czech audio. For Steam version see [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1248440291 this guide].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = French
 
|language  = French
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
|audio    = no
+
|audio    = false
|subtitles = yes
+
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = German
 
|language  = German
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
|audio    = no
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|audio    = false
|subtitles = yes
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|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Italian
 
|language  = Italian
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
|audio    = no
+
|audio    = true
|subtitles = yes
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|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = unknown
  |notes    = Retail only.
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  |notes    = Retail only. For Steam version see [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1248647082 this guide].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-hidden-e-dangerous-2-para-portugues-brasil/ download.]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Russian
 
|language  = Russian
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
|audio    = yes
+
|audio    = true
|subtitles = yes
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|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Retail only.
 
|notes    = Retail only.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Spanish
 
|language  = Spanish
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
|audio    = no
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|audio    = false
|subtitles = yes
+
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|tcp  = 11011
 
|tcp  = 11011
 
|udp  = 11011
 
|udp  = 11011
|upnp =  
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|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hidden-and-dangerous-2/ profile introdution].<br> <code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hidden-and-dangerous-2/ vorpx forum].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|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  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game won't start (Retail)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install v1.12 patch and DGVoodoo2|fix=
 +
# Install v1.12 patch
 +
# Run the game's '''setup.exe''' and ensure that "Fullscreen" is checked.
 +
# Add [[dgVoodoo 2]] to the game's install directory. Set Appearance to "Fullscreen" with a Scaling Mode of "Stretched, 4:3 Aspect Ratio".
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
|recDX    = 8.1
+
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 11:01, 5 December 2021

Hidden & Dangerous 2
Hidden & Dangerous 2 cover
Developers
Illusion Softworks
Publishers
Gathering of Developers
2K Games
Engines
LS3D
Release dates
Windows October 21, 2003
Reception
Metacritic 75
Taxonomy
Series Hidden & Dangerous
Hidden & Dangerous 2 on HowLongToBeat
Hidden & Dangerous 2 on IGDB
Hidden & Dangerous 2 on MobyGames
Hidden & Dangerous 2 on Wikipedia
Hidden & Dangerous
Hidden & Dangerous 1999
Hidden & Dangerous Deluxe 2003
Hidden & Dangerous 2 2003

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SecuROM 4/5 DRM
Windows
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Includes the Sabre Squadron expansion
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Includes the Sabre Squadron expansion
Windows

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Sabre Squadron
Windows

Game data

Launcher settings.
Launcher settings.
Game settings.
Game settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Illusion Softworks\Hidden & Dangerous 2\[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\PlayersProfiles\<user-id>\Options.bin[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/703320/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\PlayersProfiles\<user-id>\*.sav[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/703320/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings
Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

Use widescreen fix[1]
  1. Install ThirteenAG's fix.
  2. Open HiddenandDangerous2.WidescreenFix.ini.
  3. Set FOVFactor to the desired value.

Enabling depth buffer for Reshade

Some Reshade shaders such as Marty McFly's Ambient Obscurance need a working depth buffer to function.
This method works ONLY if you have installed ThirteenAG's fix
Install newest Reshade and select Direct3D9 for the rendering API.
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Scripts.
  2. Create a configuration file called Global.ini
  3. Copy and paste this line [GlobalSets]UseD3D8to9=1
  4. Launch the game and open Reshade by pressing Home key. Then check Copy depth before clearing in the D3D9 tab.

Input

Controls settings
Controls settings
Remap settings
Remap settings

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SFX and Music
Surround sound
5.1
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Retail only. Sabre Squadron lacks Czech audio. For Steam version see this guide.
French
German
Italian
Polish
Retail only. For Steam version see this guide.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation; download.
Russian
Retail only.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer settings
Multiplayer settings

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
99
Online play
99 The GameSpy server browser no longer works.

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 11011
UDP 11011
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Issues fixed

Game won't start (Retail)

Install v1.12 patch and DGVoodoo2
  1. Install v1.12 patch
  2. Run the game's setup.exe and ensure that "Fullscreen" is checked.
  3. Add dgVoodoo 2 to the game's install directory. Set Appearance to "Fullscreen" with a Scaling Mode of "Stretched, 4:3 Aspect Ratio".

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 SE
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.4 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 8.1 compatible


Notes

  1. Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  2. 2.0 2.1 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).
  3. 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/703320/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (703320) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-08-05