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{{cleanup}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Industry Giant 2 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Industry Giant 2 cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/developer|JoWood Productions}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|JoWood Ebensee}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Fancy Bytes|2015 release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Reactor|2015 release}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|Retail}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Toplitz Productions|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 2002}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|industry-giant-ii|72}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|industry-giant-ii|rating}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|industry-giant-ii|rating}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-Time Game Purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{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      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Simulation }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Train, Transport, Truck }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Historical }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Industry Giant }}
 
|steam appid  = 271360
 
|steam appid  = 271360
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|gogcom id    = 1457348075
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|gogcom id    = 1637871883
 +
|gogcom id side = 1457348075
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|mobygames    = industry-giant-ii
 
|mobygames    = industry-giant-ii
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Industry Giant}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} New 2015 re-release runs on modern systems.
 
{{++}} New 2015 re-release runs on modern systems.
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{{--}} Original 2002 release very unlikely to run on modern systems.{{cn|date=April 2016}}
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{{--}} Original 2002 release is very unlikely to run on modern systems.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.gamewholesale.com/downloads/IndustrieGiant2_Manual.pdf Game Manual]
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{{mm}} [https://www.gamewholesale.com/downloads/IndustrieGiant2_Manual.pdf Game Manual]
 
{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20080621062804/http://ig2.jowood.com/main.php?rid=701&lang=en Game Extras]
 
{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20080621062804/http://ig2.jowood.com/main.php?rid=701&lang=en Game Extras]
 
{{GOG.com links|1457348075|industry_giant_2}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1457348075|industry_giant_2}}
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Will not work on most modern PCs.{{cn|date=April 2016}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | industry_giant_2 | DRM-free | 2015 Re-release| | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | industry-giant-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 271360 | Steam | 2015 Re-release |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4362-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | industry_giant_2 | DRM-free | Includes the Map Editor | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | industry-giant-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 271360 | Steam | |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The digital version is a slightly updated version which improved compatibility with modern systems.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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===Map Editor===
 
===Map Editor===
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The map editor was removed from the GOG.com and Steam versions.
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The map editor was removed from the Steam version.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Download the editor from the CD release|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/527273983050125218/]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Download the editor from the CD release|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/527273983050125218/|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
Download the editor from the Steam [https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/527273983050125218/ page] and extract it to {{p|game}}.
 
Download the editor from the Steam [https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/527273983050125218/ page] and extract it to {{p|game}}.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\ig2_player.cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[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
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = true
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = unknown
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|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==
 
{{Image|Industrial Giant 2 options.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Industrial Giant 2 options.png|General settings.}}
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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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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|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
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and Effects sliders
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and Effects sliders
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail version only
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
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===Change language===
 
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{{ii}} GOG.com owners can use <code>language_setup.exe</code> in the installation folder.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Change Language|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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#Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
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#Open <code>ig2.ini</code>.
 
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#Under <code>[LANGUAGE]</code> change <code>Country=</code> to
 
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#*<code>Country=</code> for English.
 
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#*<code>Country=g</code> for German.
 
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#*<code>Country=f</code> for French.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{ii}} GOG.com version has multiplayer menu
 
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{{--}} Multiplayer menu missing in Steam release
 
  
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
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|online play          = hackable
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
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|online play notes    = In-game client requires GameSpy Arcade; however, [[#Online play|direct IP can be used]].
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|online play notes    =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|dedicated          = unknown
 
|dedicated          = unknown
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
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|self-hosting      = unknown
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
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|direct ip          = hackable
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|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip notes    = See [[#Online play|Online Play]].
 
|direct ip notes    = See [[#Online play|Online Play]].
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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===[[Glossary:Online play|Online play]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Online play|Online play]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Direct connect through command line|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/364042262886421054/</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Direct connect through command line|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/364042262886421054/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/364042262886421054/ Full instructions and more info here]
 
{{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/364042262886421054/ Full instructions and more info here]
 
{{++}} Functional for games over the internet
 
{{++}} Functional for games over the internet
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===[[Glossary:LAN play|LAN play]]===
 
===[[Glossary:LAN play|LAN play]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable multiplayer for Steam version|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/528398719804039428/</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable multiplayer for Steam version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/528398719804039428/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/528398719804039428/ Full instructions and more info here]
 
{{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/271360/discussions/0/528398719804039428/ Full instructions and more info here]
 
#Download the [https://github.com/PuerNoctis/IG2MultiPatcher github] repository [https://github.com/PuerNoctis/IG2MultiPatcher/archive/master.zip here]
 
#Download the [https://github.com/PuerNoctis/IG2MultiPatcher github] repository [https://github.com/PuerNoctis/IG2MultiPatcher/archive/master.zip here]
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Requires game version 2.2.0.0, 2.3.2.0, or 2.3.3.0.
 
{{ii}} Requires game version 2.2.0.0, 2.3.2.0, or 2.3.3.0.
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{{ii}} GOG owners do not need this fix.
 
 
{{--}} LAN only.
 
{{--}} LAN only.
 
{{--}} This fix reconfigures the native menu for LAN games, preventing it from functioning for internet games. For this reason, the [[#Online_play|Online Play fix]] is preferred.
 
{{--}} This fix reconfigures the native menu for LAN games, preventing it from functioning for internet games. For this reason, the [[#Online_play|Online Play fix]] is preferred.
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|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
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|directdraw versions    =  
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|directdraw versions    = 7
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 16:35, 8 January 2024

Industry Giant 2
Industry Giant 2 cover
Developers
JoWood Ebensee
2015 release Fancy Bytes
2015 release Reactor
Publishers
Retail JoWood Productions
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Digital Toplitz Productions
Release dates
Windows September 30, 2002
Reception
Metacritic 72
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Controls Point and select
Genres Building, Simulation
Vehicles Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Train, Transport, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Historical
Series Industry Giant
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Industry Giant 2 on IGDB
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Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
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Industry Giant 2 on MobyGames
Industry Giant 2 on Wikipedia
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Industry Giant
Industry Giant 1998
Industry Giant 2 2002

Warnings

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

Key points

New 2015 re-release runs on modern systems.
Original 2002 release is very unlikely to run on modern systems.

General information

Game Manual
Game Extras
GOG.com Community Discussions
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 DRM
Windows
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes the Map Editor
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
The digital version is a slightly updated version which improved compatibility with modern systems.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Industry Giant II: 1980-2020 Included with Gold, GOG.com and Steam releases
Windows

Essential improvements

Map Editor

The map editor was removed from the Steam version.

Download the editor from the CD release[1]

Download the editor from the Steam page and extract it to <path-to-game>.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\ig2_player.cfg[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/271360/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/271360/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Uses Windows Settings
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and Effects sliders
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Language

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Retail version only
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
See Online Play.

Online play

Direct connect through command line[3]
Full instructions and more info here
Functional for games over the internet

The multiplayer functions can be accessed through command line parameters:

Host a game
-host -playername "HostName"
Where HostName is a name to identify the player

Join a game
-client xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -playername "ClientName"
Where ClientName is a name to identify the player and xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the host.

LAN play

Enable multiplayer for Steam version[4]
Full instructions and more info here
  1. Download the github repository here
  2. Extract file and navigate to Packages folder.
  3. Run IG2Patcher.exe from the latest version (currently 1.0.2.0).
  4. Select ig2_AddOn.exe in <path-to-game> using the ... button.
  5. Select any button in the main menu you want to redirect to the Multiplayer menu. Do not redirect the "Exit" or "Options" button, but a less used one like "Highscores" or "Credits"
  6. Click on the Patch button

Notes

Requires game version 2.2.0.0, 2.3.2.0, or 2.3.3.0.
LAN only.
This fix reconfigures the native menu for LAN games, preventing it from functioning for internet games. For this reason, the Online Play fix is preferred.

Issues fixed

Corrupted text

Disable Steam overlay[citation needed]

Frame drops when zooming

Reduce frame drops when zooming[citation needed]
  1. When first loading the map zoom out as far as possible.
  2. Wait for the frame rate to recover.

Notes

Once the frame rate recovers, there will be fewer frame drops when changing between zoom levels.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 7
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible


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. ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  2. ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
  3. ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  4. ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 26 May 2023