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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Particle Systems}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Particle Systems}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|2001-2003}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2003-present}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 28, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 28, 2001}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Vehicle combat, Sandbox}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Space flight}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-Fi, Space}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Independence War }}
 
|steam appid  = 359630
 
|steam appid  = 359630
−
|gogcom page  = independence_war_2
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658873
 +
|official site= https://i-war2.com/
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos
 
|wikipedia    = Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos
 
|wikipedia    = Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Independence War}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
'''General information'''
−
{{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/517-independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix].
 
 
{{ii}} Released as '''Edge of Chaos: Independence War 2''' in Europe and '''Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos''' for the German re-release.
 
{{ii}} Released as '''Edge of Chaos: Independence War 2''' in Europe and '''Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos''' for the German re-release.
−
 
+
{{GOG.com links|1207658873|independence_war_series|for game series}}
−
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/359630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
−
{{GOG.com links|independence_war_2|independence_war_series|for game series}}
+
{{mm}} [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical Technical FAQ]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/359630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Simple disc check. | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | independence_war_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos | DRM-free | Includes the GOG.com installer. |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2460-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | independence_war_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows}}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos | Steam | |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 359630 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 359630 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
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{{ii}} A free demo can be downloaded from [https://archive.org/details/IW2OBd54 Archive.org].
−
==Essential improvements==
 
−
===Skip intro videos===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movies\</code>
 
−
# Delete or rename <code>Infogrames.bik</code>, <code>intro.bik</code>, and <code>psys.bik</code>.
 
−
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\flux.ini}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\flux.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
+
{{ii}} Saving is only possible at main base. Dock at the base, then hit {{key|Esc}} to save.
 
===[[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     =  
+
|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         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
−
|widescreen resolution      = true
+
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos WSGF entry].
+
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos WSGF entry].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = true
+
|antialiasing              = limited
−
|antialiasing notes         = On/off only; only applies to HUD lines and orb stalks.
+
|antialiasing notes        = On/off only; only applies to HUD lines and orb stalks. For advanced AA, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =  
 +
|upscaling notes           =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 +
{{ii}} Resolution can be raised up to 1920x1080.
 +
{{ii}} FOV needs to be adjusted (otherwise it is {{Term|Vert-}}). See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos WSGF entry] or the [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical technical FAQ].
 +
{{ii}} Cutscenes are heavily stretched. 16:9 cutscenes can be downloaded [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/4-patches-fixes/245-i-war-2-movies here]. Use them to replace the default ones in {{file|{{p|game}}\movies|folder}}, and back up the original ones.
 +
:* New AI upscaled cinematics and other FMV elements can be downloaded [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/4-patches-fixes/430-i-war-2-1080-cinematics here]. Resolution is limited to a maximum of 1080p due to the limitations of the used Bink Video version.
 +
{{ii}} HUD becomes very small at high resolutions.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
{{ii}} By default, the game's AA can only be toggled on/off for the in-game HUD lines and orb stalks.
 
{{ii}} By default, the game's AA can only be toggled on/off for the in-game HUD lines and orb stalks.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Force [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] using either the [[Nvidia Control Panel]] or [[AMD Catalyst Control Center]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Stuttgart|date=2021-11-16}}</ref>}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Force [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] using either the [[NVIDIA Control Panel]] or [[AMD Catalyst Control Center]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
−
}}
 
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode in flux.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode in flux.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Edit {{file|flux.ini}}.
−
# Edit <code>flux.ini</code>
 
 
# Change <code>full_screen = 1</code> to <code>full_screen = 0</code>
 
# Change <code>full_screen = 1</code> to <code>full_screen = 0</code>
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# Save your changes and close the file.
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# Save the changes and close the file.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref={{cn|date=August 2021}}|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/ DDrawCompat] wrapper by '''narzoul'''.
 +
# Place the {{file|ddraw.dll}} file to {{file|{{p|game}}\bin\release|folder}}.
 +
# Launch the game and change the resolution in the options menu.
 +
# Make sure the graphics card is correctly selected.
 +
 
 +
'''Note'''
 +
{{ii}} A crash can occur once loading the game if the selected graphics card in {{file|flux.ini}} is not available anymore. Return to the game options, select the available graphics card and try again.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos input settings.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
−
|key remap                = false
+
|key remap                = hackable
−
|key remap notes          =  
+
|key remap notes          = Edit {{file|configs\default.ini}}.
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = false
+
|controller remap          = hackable
−
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = Edit {{file|configs\default.ini}}.
 
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 +
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|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=
 
|button prompts            = generic
 
|button prompts            = generic
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|button prompts notes      =  
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Advanced keybinds can be found in the {{file|{{p|game}}\readme.html}} under {{code|CONTROLS}}.
 +
{{ii}} Additional settings, like setting up joystick deadzones, can be found in the {{file|{{p|game}}\technical_faq.html}}.
 +
{{ii}} [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/34-goodies/260-i-war-2-keyboard-reference-card Keyboard reference card]
 +
{{ii}} [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/34-goodies/261-i-war-2-joystick-reference-card Joystick and cockpit reference card]
 +
{{ii}} Cutscenes and dialogues can be skipped with {{key|Spacebar}}.
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Speech, Music, Movie, and Effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Speech, Music, Movie, and Effects.
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|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|mute on focus lost      = limited
−
|mute on focus lost notes =  
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Alt-tabbing crashes the game in fullscreen mode.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Also re-released as "Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos"
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.elite-games.ru/i-war2/files.shtml Fan translation based on unofficial translation by Fargus Multimedia]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service has been shut down.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode===
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{{ii}} Check the [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical official FAQ] for more bug fixes.
−
{{ii}} This issue occurs on Windows 8 and later.
 
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use low frame rate fix}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/517-independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical|title=FAQ Technical|date=2023-08-21}}</ref>|fix=}}
−
Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/517-independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]
+
 
−
}}
+
===Can't progress the game after Act 2===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the EoC Community Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.i-war2.com/news/181-dagda-and-wolf%E2%80%99s-lair-bugs-fixed-after-21-years|title=Reverse Engineering: Dagda and Wolf’s Lair bugs fixed after 21 years|date=2023-08-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://i-war2.com/downloads?task=download.send&id=435&catid=4&m=0/ EoC Community Patch]
 +
# Put the zip file in the {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Can't save or load===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Create {{folder|{{p|game}}\saves|folder}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical|title=FAQ Technical|date=2023-08-21}}</ref>|fix=}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle 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     = no
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      = Game runs with: <code>"{{p|game}}\bin\release\loader.exe" -ac iwar2.icGame -dl 3</code>
 +
|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 =  
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Mods===
 +
====Enhanced Textures====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Download the Enhanced Textures Mod|fix=
 +
# Download [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/59-lards-texture-mods/424-enhanced-textures-mod Enhanced Textures Mod] by '''Lard'''
 +
# Unzip the Enh_Textures in the {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}}
 +
# Edit {{file|flux.ini}}
 +
# Modify: {{Code|[FcDetailSwitchNode]}} to <br>{{code|lang=ini|global_detail_scale &#61; 3<br>cull_detail &#61; 0<br>box_detail &#61; 0}}
 +
# Activate in the Extras menu.}}
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 +
====Increase the number of pods Jafs can carry====
 +
{{ii}} Modding the amount of transport pods Jafs can carry means a lot less time wasted and less grinding.
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{{Fixbox|description= Download the Custom Jafs Plus mod|fix=
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# Download [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/64-evzhy-s-mods/456-custom-jafs-plus Custom Jafs Plus] by '''Evzhy'''
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# Put the .zip file in the {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}}
 +
# Activate in the Extras menu.
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
====Better Starmap navigation====
 +
{{ii}} Pressing TAB displays an organized list of all reachable locations..
 +
{{Fixbox|description= Download the Location Finder mod|fix=
 +
# Download [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/39-particle-systems/17-location_finder Location Finder Mod] by '''Zazicle'''
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# Put the .zip file in the {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}}
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# Activate in the Extras menu.}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
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|input            = DirectInput
 
|input            = DirectInput
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
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|cutscenes        = Bink
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
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|multiplayer      =  
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{ii}} These requirements are for the GOG.com release.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = XP
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|minOS    = 95, 98, 2000, ME
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|minCPU  = 1.8GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
−
|minRAM  = 512 MB
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|minCPU2  = AMD K6-2 350 MHz
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|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minRAM  = 64 MB
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|minGPU  =  
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|minHD    = 728 MB
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|minDX    = 8
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|minGPU  = Riva TNT 2 or better
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|minVRAM  = 16 MB
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|minDX    = 8.0
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|minother = 4X CD-ROM
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
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|recCPU  =  
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon
 
|recRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
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|recDX    = 9
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|recDX    =  
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|recother = 16X CD-ROM<br>28.8 Kbps modem for online multiplayer
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 07:45, 19 April 2024

Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos
Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos cover
Developers
Particle Systems
Publishers
2001-2003 Infogrames
2003-present Atari
Release dates
Windows June 28, 2001
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Vehicle combat, Sandbox
Vehicles Space flight
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Independence War
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Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos on MobyGames
Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos on Wikipedia
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Independence War
Independence War 1997
Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos 2001

General information

Released as Edge of Chaos: Independence War 2 in Europe and Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos for the German re-release.
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Technical FAQ

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Simple disc check.
Windows
GamersGate
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
 Includes the GOG.com installer.
Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
A free demo can be downloaded from Archive.org.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\flux.ini[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359630/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359630/pfx/[Note 2]
Saving is only possible at main base. Dock at the base, then hit Esc to save.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF entry.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
On/off only; only applies to HUD lines and orb stalks. For advanced AA, see Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix.

Widescreen resolution

Resolution can be raised up to 1920x1080.
FOV needs to be adjusted (otherwise it is Vert-). See the WSGF entry or the technical FAQ.
Cutscenes are heavily stretched. 16:9 cutscenes can be downloaded here. Use them to replace the default ones in <path-to-game>\movies, and back up the original ones.
  • New AI upscaled cinematics and other FMV elements can be downloaded here. Resolution is limited to a maximum of 1080p due to the limitations of the used Bink Video version.
HUD becomes very small at high resolutions.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

By default, the game's AA can only be toggled on/off for the in-game HUD lines and orb stalks.
Force Anti-aliasing (AA) using either the Nvidia Control Panel or AMD Catalyst Control Center[1]

Windowed

Set windowed mode in flux.ini[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Edit flux.ini.
  3. Change full_screen = 1 to full_screen = 0
  4. Save the changes and close the file.

Ultra-widescreen

Use DDrawCompat[citation needed]
  1. Download the DDrawCompat wrapper by narzoul.
  2. Place the ddraw.dll file to <path-to-game>\bin\release.
  3. Launch the game and change the resolution in the options menu.
  4. Make sure the graphics card is correctly selected.

Note

A crash can occur once loading the game if the selected graphics card in flux.ini is not available anymore. Return to the game options, select the available graphics card and try again.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Edit configs\default.ini.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Edit configs\default.ini.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Advanced keybinds can be found in the <path-to-game>\readme.html under CONTROLS.
Additional settings, like setting up joystick deadzones, can be found in the <path-to-game>\technical_faq.html.
Keyboard reference card
Joystick and cockpit reference card
Cutscenes and dialogues can be skipped with Space ␣.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Speech, Music, Movie, and Effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Alt-tabbing crashes the game in fullscreen mode.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
German
Also re-released as "Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos"
Russian
Fan translation based on unofficial translation by Fargus Multimedia

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
The official multiplayer service has been shut down.

Issues fixed

Check the official FAQ for more bug fixes.

Low frame rate in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later

Apply the low frame rate fix[2]

Can't progress the game after Act 2

Use the EoC Community Patch[3]
  1. Download the EoC Community Patch
  2. Put the zip file in the <path-to-game>\mods

Can't save or load

Create <path-to-game>\saves[4]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Game runs with: "<path-to-game>\bin\release\loader.exe" -ac iwar2.icGame -dl 3

Mods

Enhanced Textures

Download the Enhanced Textures Mod
  1. Download Enhanced Textures Mod by Lard
  2. Unzip the Enh_Textures in the <path-to-game>\mods
  3. Edit flux.ini
  4. Modify: [FcDetailSwitchNode] to
    global_detail_scale = 3
    cull_detail = 0
    box_detail = 0
  5. Activate in the Extras menu.

Increase the number of pods Jafs can carry

Modding the amount of transport pods Jafs can carry means a lot less time wasted and less grinding.
Download the Custom Jafs Plus mod
  1. Download Custom Jafs Plus by Evzhy
  2. Put the .zip file in the <path-to-game>\mods
  3. Activate in the Extras menu.

Better Starmap navigation

Pressing TAB displays an organized list of all reachable locations..
Download the Location Finder mod
  1. Download Location Finder Mod by Zazicle
  2. Put the .zip file in the <path-to-game>\mods
  3. Activate in the Extras menu.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Input DirectInput
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, 2000, ME
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
AMD K6-2 350 MHz		 Intel Pentium III
AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 728 MB
Video card (GPU) Riva TNT 2 or better
16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.0 compatible
Other 4X CD-ROM 16X CD-ROM
28.8 Kbps modem for online multiplayer


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).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Stuttgart on 2021-11-16
  2. ↑ FAQ Technical - last accessed on 2023-08-21
  3. ↑ Reverse Engineering: Dagda and Wolf’s Lair bugs fixed after 21 years - last accessed on 2023-08-21
  4. ↑ FAQ Technical - last accessed on 2023-08-21