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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Orange Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Orange Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic MegaGames}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Logicware|Mac OS}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Logicware|Mac OS}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Contraband Entertainment|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Contraband Entertainment|OS X}}
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|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 7, 1998|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980628112019/http://www.jazzjackrabbit.com/headline.htm Jazz 2 released in mainland Europe - Official website (archived)]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 7, 1998|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980628112019/http://www.jazzjackrabbit.com/headline.htm|title=Jazz 2 released in mainland Europe - Official website (archived)|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|February 4, 1999}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|February 4, 1999}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 18, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 18, 2002}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Scrolling, Side view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Platform, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Jazz Jackrabbit }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1917711239
 
|gogcom id    = 1917711239
 
|gogcom id side = 1917711239
 
|gogcom id side = 1917711239
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|lutris      = jazz-jackrabbit-2
 
|mobygames    = jazz-jackrabbit-2
 
|mobygames    = jazz-jackrabbit-2
 +
|igdb        = jazz-jackrabbit-2
 
|wikipedia    = Jazz Jackrabbit 2
 
|wikipedia    = Jazz Jackrabbit 2
 
|winehq      = 14118
 
|winehq      = 14118
 +
|hltb        = 4820
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Jazz Jackrabbit}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The game had two different releases and two standalone expansions. See: [[#Version differences|Version differences]] and [[#Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions|Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions]]. | | Windows, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The game had two different releases and two standalone expansions. See [[#Version differences|Version differences]] and [[#DLC and expansion packs|DLC and expansion packs]]. | | Windows, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | jazz_jackrabbit_2_collection | DRM-free | All the expansions are included | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | jazz_jackrabbit_2_collection | DRM-free | Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files bundled with The Christmas Chronicles. | | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} ''Jazz Jackrabbit 2'' is the original release. It contains four episodes and the shareware demo levels.
 +
{{ii}} ''Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files'' is a 1999 re-release with an additional episode and a new playable character, Lori. It also includes the shareware demo levels. It was only available in Europe.
 +
 +
===Demo===
 
{{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/JazzJackrabbit2Demo demo] is available. It contains three single player and two multiplayer levels.
 
{{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/JazzJackrabbit2Demo demo] is available. It contains three single player and two multiplayer levels.
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Holiday Hare 98 | Standalone Christmas episode, released commercially in 1998. It also includes the shareware demo levels. It was only available in the US. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Holiday Hare 98 | Standalone Christmas episode, released commercially in 1998. It also includes the shareware demo levels. It was only available in the US. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Christmas Chronicles | 2000 re-release of ''Holiday Hare 98'' with a new playable character, Lori. It was only available in limited quantities in Europe. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Christmas Chronicles | 2000 re-release of ''Holiday Hare 98'' with a new playable character, Lori. It was only available in limited quantities in Europe. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Version differences===
 
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{{ii}} ''Jazz Jackrabbit 2'' is the original release. It contains four episodes and the shareware demo levels.
 
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{{ii}} ''Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files'' is a 1999 re-release with an additional episode and a new playable character, Lori. It also includes the shareware demo levels. It was only available in Europe.
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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{{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/800-jazz-jackrabbit-2-patch/ v1.23 Patch]. GOG.com version is patched with v1.24
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{{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/800-jazz-jackrabbit-2-patch/ v1.23]. GOG.com version is patched with v1.24.
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{{ii}} [http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+] is a multiplayer-focused unofficial patch/mod which fixes numerous bugs and adds a host of new features. It is included in the GOG.com version as a bonus.
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{{ii}} [https://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+] is a multiplayer-focused unofficial patch/mod which fixes numerous bugs and adds a host of new features. It is included in the GOG.com version as a bonus, see how to apply it [https://gog.jj2.plus/ here].
 +
 
 +
===Import The Christmas Chronicles levels===
 +
{{ii}} If you have both The Secret Files and The Christmas Chronicles, you can just copy over the files without overwriting, resulting in the episode being listed and the levels being playable.
 +
{{ii}} While you can play as Lori, it's likely unintentional and unknown if it's conducive to a good playing experience.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use JJ2+ -menu parameter|ref=<ref>[http://www.jazz2online.com/jj2plus/plus-readme.html#newcommandlinearguments JJ2+ Readme]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use JJ2+|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.jazz2online.com/jj2plus/plus-readme.html#newcommandlinearguments|title=JJ2+ Readme|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Install [http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+].
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# Download and install [https://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+].
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# Make a shortcut with the <code>-menu</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
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# Use the {{code|-menu}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]]}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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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
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|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           =  
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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          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz_Jackrabbit 2 advanced video options.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz_Jackrabbit 2 advanced video options.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/jazz-jackrabbit-2/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/jazz-jackrabbit-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+].<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/jazz-jackrabbit-2/en JJ2+ (last updated April 20, 2016) - JazzJackrabbit Community Forums]</ref> Only custom resolutions below 800x600 are supported; uses {{term|pixel-based}} scaling.
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+].<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/jazz-jackrabbit-2/en JJ2+ (last updated April 20, 2016) - JazzJackrabbit Community Forums]</ref> Only custom resolutions below 800x600 are supported; uses {{term|pixel-based}} scaling. For widescreen on native resolution use [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]]
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = Use [http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+].<ref name="WSGF"/> Only custom resolutions below 800x600 are supported.
+
|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Vert-}}. See Widescreen resolution.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+].<ref name="WSGF"/> Only custom resolutions below 800x600 are supported.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}}. See Widescreen resolution.
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = Enable {{term|pixel-perfect}} scaling in GPU driver, use the borderless fullscreen windowed hack, or use {{store link|steam|993090|Lossless Scaling}} in windowed mode for best results.{{note|note=Jazz Jackrabbit 2 does not hide the cursor during gameplay. As such, the paid version of Lossless Scaling is recommended for this approach.|name="WindowCursor"}}
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Enable {{term|pixel-perfect}} scaling in GPU driver, use the borderless fullscreen windowed hack, or use {{store link|steam|993090|Lossless Scaling}} in windowed mode for best results. For proper 4K support use [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]]
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use <code>-windowed</code> command line parameter.
+
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use <code>-windowed</code> command line parameter. [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]] features an in-game setting to switch between Fullscreen or a resizable window.
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=20030 this hack]. Upscales cleanly with mild distortion, includes fullscreen instructions too.
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=20030 this hack]. Upscales cleanly with mild distortion, includes fullscreen instructions too.
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = always on
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|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                = Vsync is always on in fullscreen mode.
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = hackable
 +
|vsync notes                = Vsync is always on in fullscreen mode. [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]] allows you to switch between Vsync, Adaptive Vsync or Off.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = Maximum of 130 FPS in windowed mode.
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|120 fps notes              = Maximum of 130 FPS in windowed mode. Use [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]] to play with uncapped framerate.
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Keyboard Remapping.png|In-game keyboard key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Keyboard Remapping.png|In-game keyboard key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Joystick Remapping.png|In-game joystick button map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Joystick Remapping.png|In-game joystick button map 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 notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = Be sure your controller is set as 'Preferred device' in Windows 'Game Controllers' ([[Glossary:Controller#Primary_device|<code>joy.cpl</code>]]). Some DPAD joysticks require the [http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+]<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/jazz-jackrabbit-2/en JJ2+ (last updated April 20, 2016) - JazzJackrabbit Community Forums]</ref> patch to work.
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|controller support notes  = Be sure your controller is set as 'Preferred device' in Windows 'Game Controllers' ([[Glossary:Controller#Primary device|<code>joy.cpl</code>]]). Some DPAD joysticks require the [https://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+]<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/jazz-jackrabbit-2/en JJ2+ (last updated April 20, 2016) - JazzJackrabbit Community Forums]</ref> patch to work.<br>
 +
To make the game recognize the controller you may need to turn it OFF/ON again AFTER the game has been launched.
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = hackable
−
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xinput controllers notes  = See [[#Xidi|Xidi]].
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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===[https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/ Xidi]===
 +
{{ii}} May not be needed when using [https://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+] & definitely not needed when using [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]].
 +
{{++}} Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers.
 +
{{++}} Restores haptic feedback.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Installing Xidi|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Works with [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/ Xidi] library in WinMM form, but requires drop Xidi's {{file|winmm.dll}} into the game directory.
 +
# Ensure the system is running Windows 10 or 11. Xidi is built to target Windows 10 or 11 and does not support older versions of Windows.
 +
# Ensure the Visual C++ Runtime for Visual Studio 2022 is installed. Xidi is linked against this runtime and will not work without it. If running a 64-bit operating system, install both the x86 and the x64 versions of this runtime, otherwise install just the x86 version.
 +
# Download the latest release of Xidi from [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/releases here].
 +
# Install one of the forms of Xidi into the same directory as the game executable: <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 +
# Optionally supply configuration settings to Xidi: [https://github.com/samuelgr/XidiGameConfigurations/blob/master/GameConfigurations/Jazz%20Jackrabbit%202/Xidi.ini config].
 +
# Run the game.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 General Audio.png|In-game general audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 General Audio.png|In-game general audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 advanced sound options.png|In-game advanced audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 advanced sound options.png|In-game advanced audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Language.png|In-game language settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Language.png|In-game language settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound FX.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound FX.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Set Hardware Mode to Off.
 
# Set Hardware Mode to Off.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]]}}
  
 
===Turn off information shown on screen (level name, resolution, etc.)===
 
===Turn off information shown on screen (level name, resolution, etc.)===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|F9}} in-game}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|F9}} in-game}}
 +
 +
===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode on Windows 8/8.1/10 due to DirectDraw===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install ddwrapper into the game directory<ref>[https://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19870]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [http://bitpatch.com/ddwrapper.html ddwrapper] and extract <code>ddraw.dll</code> and <code>aqrit.cfg</code> to the game's installation directory.
 +
# Edit <code>aqrit.cfg</code> so that <code>ColorFix = 1</code> and <code>ShowFPS = 15</code>
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} If the above fix doesn't work initially, try forcing <code>Jazz2.exe</code> to run in 640x480 resolution under the compatibility properties tab.
 +
{{ii}} In addition, try starting the game in windowed mode and enable fullscreen mode once a level has loaded. Use <code>Alt+Enter</code> to switch between fullscreen and windowed modes.
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|directdraw versions    = 6
 
|directdraw versions    = 6
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
−
|opengl versions        =  
+
|opengl versions        = 2.1
−
|opengl notes          =  
+
|opengl notes          = [[#Jazz² Resurrection|Jazz² Resurrection]] runs on OpenGL
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide 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        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|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 =  
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = true
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===[http://deat.tk/jazz2/ Jazz² Resurrection]===
 +
{{ii}} Open-source re-implementation of the original game's engine, allowing for the importing of the original game's assets.
 +
{{ii}}Supports various versions of the game (Shareware Demo, Holiday Hare '98, The Secret Files and Christmas Chronicles) and all of them can be imported but the dev recommends to use The Secret Files and install it the latest if more than one version are to be imported.
 +
{{ii}} Renders at fixed resolution 720x405 and cannot be adjusted manually
 +
{{++}} Partially supports some features of JJ2+ extension and MLLE.
 +
{{++}} Allows Jazz Jackrabbit 2 to be played natively on Windows, MacOS, and Linux; supports pixel perfect scaling, can be played at unlimited FPS, supports XInput and has widescreen aspect ratio support.
 +
{{--}} As this is merely a recreation of the original game, the physics differ significantly.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

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Jazz Jackrabbit 2
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 cover
Developers
Orange Games
Epic Games
Mac OS (Classic) Logicware
macOS (OS X) Contraband Entertainment
Publishers
Gathering of Developers
Mac OS MacPlay
Release dates
Windows May 7, 1998[1]
Mac OS (Classic) February 4, 1999
macOS (OS X) January 18, 2002
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Scrolling, Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Platform, Shooter
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Fantasy
Series Jazz Jackrabbit
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Jazz Jackrabbit
Jazz Jackrabbit 1994
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 1998
Jazz Jackrabbit 3 Cancelled

Warnings

The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.

General information

Official site for game series (Archived)
Jazz2Online - A fan site for game series
Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
 The game had two different releases and two standalone expansions. See Version differences and DLC and expansion packs.
Windows
Mac OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files bundled with The Christmas Chronicles.
Windows

Version differences

Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is the original release. It contains four episodes and the shareware demo levels.
Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files is a 1999 re-release with an additional episode and a new playable character, Lori. It also includes the shareware demo levels. It was only available in Europe.

Demo

A demo is available. It contains three single player and two multiplayer levels.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Holiday Hare 98 Standalone Christmas episode, released commercially in 1998. It also includes the shareware demo levels. It was only available in the US.
Windows
The Christmas Chronicles 2000 re-release of Holiday Hare 98 with a new playable character, Lori. It was only available in limited quantities in Europe.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official patch is v1.23. GOG.com version is patched with v1.24.
JJ2+ is a multiplayer-focused unofficial patch/mod which fixes numerous bugs and adds a host of new features. It is included in the GOG.com version as a bonus, see how to apply it here.

Import The Christmas Chronicles levels

If you have both The Secret Files and The Christmas Chronicles, you can just copy over the files without overwriting, resulting in the episode being listed and the levels being playable.
While you can play as Lori, it's likely unintentional and unknown if it's conducive to a good playing experience.

Skip intro videos

Use JJ2+[2]
  1. Download and install JJ2+.
  2. Use the -menu parameter.
Use Jazz² Resurrection

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\JAZZ2.CFG[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME.***[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use JJ2+.[3] Only custom resolutions below 800x600 are supported; uses pixel-based scaling. For widescreen on native resolution use Jazz² Resurrection
Multi-monitor
 
 Vert-. See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Vert-. See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Enable pixel-perfect scaling in GPU driver, use the borderless fullscreen windowed hack, or use Lossless Scaling in windowed mode for best results. For proper 4K support use Jazz² Resurrection
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or use -windowed command line parameter. Jazz² Resurrection features an in-game setting to switch between Fullscreen or a resizable window.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use this hack. Upscales cleanly with mild distortion, includes fullscreen instructions too.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Vsync is always on in fullscreen mode. Jazz² Resurrection allows you to switch between Vsync, Adaptive Vsync or Off.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Maximum of 130 FPS in windowed mode. Use Jazz² Resurrection to play with uncapped framerate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode
Unimportant background and foreground layers can be removed by using Low Detail mode.

Input

In-game keyboard key map settings.
In-game keyboard key map settings.
In-game joystick button map settings.
In-game joystick button map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse cannot be used to navigate the main menu or the pause menu, however it can be used to navigate the menu bar in windowed mode.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Be sure your controller is set as 'Preferred device' in Windows 'Game Controllers' (joy.cpl). Some DPAD joysticks require the JJ2+[3] patch to work.
To make the game recognize the controller you may need to turn it OFF/ON again AFTER the game has been launched.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
See Xidi.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Xidi

May not be needed when using JJ2+ & definitely not needed when using Jazz² Resurrection.
Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers.
Restores haptic feedback.
Installing Xidi
Works with Xidi library in WinMM form, but requires drop Xidi's winmm.dll into the game directory.
  1. Ensure the system is running Windows 10 or 11. Xidi is built to target Windows 10 or 11 and does not support older versions of Windows.
  2. Ensure the Visual C++ Runtime for Visual Studio 2022 is installed. Xidi is linked against this runtime and will not work without it. If running a 64-bit operating system, install both the x86 and the x64 versions of this runtime, otherwise install just the x86 version.
  3. Download the latest release of Xidi from here.
  4. Install one of the forms of Xidi into the same directory as the game executable: <path-to-game>.
  5. Optionally supply configuration settings to Xidi: config.
  6. Run the game.

Audio

In-game general audio settings.
In-game general audio settings.
In-game advanced audio settings.
In-game advanced audio settings.
In-game language settings.
In-game language settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and Sound FX.
Surround sound
Subtitles
All dialogue, except that which is played during idle animations, is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Idle animations with speech are only used when playing in English.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Voices with idle animations only.
Afrikaans
Fan translation, download. Included in JJ2+.[4]
Arabic
Fan translation, download. Included in JJ2+.[4]
Czech
Fan translation, download.
Dutch
Finnish
Fan translation, download.
French
German
Italian
Polish
Local retail release and GOG.com version. Included in JJ2+.[4]
Romanian
Fan translation, download.
Serbian
Fan translation, download.
Spanish
Swedish
Fan translation, download. Included in JJ2+.[4]
Turkish
Fan translation, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op, Versus
Split-screen.
LAN play
8 Co-op, Versus
Up to 32 players when 4 players share one computer in split-screen mode.
Online play
8 Co-op, Versus
Up to 32 players when 4 players share one computer in split-screen mode.

Connection types

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

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 10052, 10053, 10054
UDP 10052
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Unplayable low frame rate in fullscreen mode

Disable Hardware Mode[citation needed]
  1. Go to Options, Video, Advanced.
  2. Set Hardware Mode to Off.
Use Jazz² Resurrection

Turn off information shown on screen (level name, resolution, etc.)

Press F9 in-game

Low frame rate in fullscreen mode on Windows 8/8.1/10 due to DirectDraw

Install ddwrapper into the game directory[5]
  1. Download ddwrapper and extract ddraw.dll and aqrit.cfg to the game's installation directory.
  2. Edit aqrit.cfg so that ColorFix = 1 and ShowFPS = 15

Notes

If the above fix doesn't work initially, try forcing Jazz2.exe to run in 640x480 resolution under the compatibility properties tab.
In addition, try starting the game in windowed mode and enable fullscreen mode once a level has loaded. Use Alt+Enter to switch between fullscreen and windowed modes.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 6
OpenGL 2.1 Jazz² Resurrection runs on OpenGL
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)

Jazz² Resurrection

Open-source re-implementation of the original game's engine, allowing for the importing of the original game's assets.
Supports various versions of the game (Shareware Demo, Holiday Hare '98, The Secret Files and Christmas Chronicles) and all of them can be imported but the dev recommends to use The Secret Files and install it the latest if more than one version are to be imported.
Renders at fixed resolution 720x405 and cannot be adjusted manually
Partially supports some features of JJ2+ extension and MLLE.
Allows Jazz Jackrabbit 2 to be played natively on Windows, MacOS, and Linux; supports pixel perfect scaling, can be played at unlimited FPS, supports XInput and has widescreen aspect ratio support.
As this is merely a recreation of the original game, the physics differ significantly.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 45 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 6 compatible
Mac OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7.5.3
Processor (CPU) PowerPC
System memory (RAM) 16 MB 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 45 MB


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