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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 26, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 26, 2015}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 10, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/238370/discussions/0/613948093876341630/#c490125103642335755 SteamOS/Linux/Mac OS? :: Magicka 2 General Discussions]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 10, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/238370/discussions/0/613948093876341630/#c490125103642335755 SteamOS/Linux/Mac OS? :: Magicka 2 General Discussions]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 10, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 10, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Magicka }}
 
|steam appid  = 238370
 
|steam appid  = 238370
|steam appid side = 397080
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|steam appid side = 397080,343981,343982,352860,352861,352862,352870,352871,352872,352873,352874,352875,353120,354390,393830,393831,414650,414651
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 25222
 
|strategywiki = Magicka 2
 
|strategywiki = Magicka 2
 +
|mobygames    = 84369
 
|wikipedia    = Magicka 2
 
|wikipedia    = Magicka 2
 
|winehq      = 17028
 
|winehq      = 17028
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= https://www.paradoxplaza.com/magicka-2-learn-to-spell-again
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Magicka}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://www.paradoxplaza.com/magicka-2-learn-to-spell-again Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?496-Magicka Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?496-Magicka Official forums]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/238370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/238370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| developer | http://www.magicka2.com/buy | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/magicka-2/buy | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2768-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2768-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | magicka-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|magicka-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | magicka-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|magicka-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | magicka-2 | Steam | {{store link|humble|magicka-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | magicka-2 | Steam | {{store link|humble|magicka-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 238370 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 238370 | Steam | Deluxe Edition and {{Store link|Steam-bundle|15027|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' includes the base game, the Warlord Robe Set, the Cultist Robe Set, Digital Interactive Map, and Magicka Orchestra Soundtrack.
 +
{{ii}} The '''Complete Edition''' includes the base game, Deluxe Edition content and all DLC.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row | Deluxe Edition Upgrade | Available only in the Deluxe and Complete Editions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Gates of Midgård Challenge Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Three Cardinals Robe Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Ice, Death and Fury | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
{{Game data/config|Linux|~/.bitsquid/Magicka2/}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.bitsquid/Magicka2/user_settings.config}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{XDG|unknown}}
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{{XDG|false}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
{{Game data/saves|Linux|~/.bitsquid/Magicka2/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.bitsquid/Magicka2/*.sav|{{P|linuxhome}}/.bitsquid/Magicka2/*.old}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Magicka 2 Graphic Settings.jpg|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Magicka 2 Graphic Settings.jpg|In-game graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/magicka-2/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/magicka-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref>[https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/surround-eyefinity-support.855063/ Surround/Eyefinity Support | Paradox Interactive Forums]</ref>
 
|multimonitor notes        = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref>[https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/surround-eyefinity-support.855063/ Surround/Eyefinity Support | Paradox Interactive Forums]</ref>
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/238370/discussions/0/615085406656399332/ Any plans for 21:9 support? :: Magicka 2 General Discussions]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Pillarboxed 16:9. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2329-magicka-2-ultrawide-fix/ related PCGW community tool] as a workaround.
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] (Low, Normal & High).
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] (Low, Normal & High).
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Single buffered.
 
|vsync notes                = Single buffered.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
|light bar support        = false
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|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = false
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|button prompts            = Xbox, Steam
 
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|steam input api          = true
 
|steam input api          = true
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts  = true
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\</code>.
 
# Open <code>user_settings.config</code> with a text editor.
 
# Open <code>user_settings.config</code> with a text editor.
# Find the <code>pad360</code> section and change the buttons to your liking. [http://steamcommunity.com/app/238370/discussions/0/615085406659895580/ Full list of buttons].
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# Find the <code>pad360</code> section and change the buttons to your liking. [https://steamcommunity.com/app/238370/discussions/0/615085406659895580/ Full list of buttons].
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Magicka 2 Audio Settings.jpg|In-game Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Magicka 2 Audio Settings.jpg|In-game Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Polish
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  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = false
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|windows exe notes      =
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|mac os x powerpc app  =
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos arm app          =
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable= true
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|linux 64-bit executable= true
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|linux arm app          = false
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|recCPU2  = AMD A8-3850
 
|recCPU2  = AMD A8-3850
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
|recHD    = 7 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 640
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 640
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 6670
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 6670

Latest revision as of 15:32, 22 March 2024

Magicka 2
Magicka 2 cover
Developers
Pieces Interactive
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Engines
Autodesk Stingray Engine[1]
Release dates
Windows May 26, 2015
macOS (OS X) November 10, 2015[2]
Linux November 10, 2015[2]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Direct control
Genres Action
Themes Fantasy
Series Magicka
Magicka 2 on HowLongToBeat
Magicka 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Magicka 2 on MobyGames
Magicka 2 on Wikipedia
Magicka
Magicka 2011
Magicka: Wizards of the Square Tablet 2013
Magicka: Wizard Wars 2015
Magicka 2 2015

Magicka 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view action game in the Magicka series.

General information

Official forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Publisher website
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition and Complete Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Version differences

The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, the Warlord Robe Set, the Cultist Robe Set, Digital Interactive Map, and Magicka Orchestra Soundtrack.
The Complete Edition includes the base game, Deluxe Edition content and all DLC.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Deluxe Edition Upgrade Available only in the Deluxe and Complete Editions.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gates of Midgård Challenge Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Three Cardinals Robe Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ice, Death and Fury
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\
macOS (OS X)
Linux $HOME/.bitsquid/Magicka2/user_settings.config
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\
macOS (OS X)
Linux $HOME/.bitsquid/Magicka2/*.sav
$HOME/.bitsquid/Magicka2/*.old

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Pillarboxed 16:9.[3]
Ultra-widescreen
Pillarboxed 16:9. Use the related PCGW community tool as a workaround.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA (Low, Normal & High).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Single buffered.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Controller remapping

Edit configuration file[citation needed]
  1. Go to %APPDATA%\ParadoxInteractive\Magicka2\.
  2. Open user_settings.config with a text editor.
  3. Find the pad360 section and change the buttons to your liking. Full list of buttons.

Notes

Changes in the button mapping won't reflect in the tutorial or ingame HUD.

Audio

In-game Audio settings.
In-game Audio settings.

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

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Teamkilling is allowed
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op
Teamkilling is allowed

Connection types

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium G3220
AMD A4-4000
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 550
ATI Radeon HD 5850


References