Difference between revisions of "MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat"
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
Revision as of 22:35, 7 October 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Activision | |
| Engines | |
| MechWarrior 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | July 24, 1995 |
| Windows | 1995 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | July 1, 1996 |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Subseries of BattleTech | |
| MechWarrior | 1989 |
| MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat | 1995 |
| MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries | 1996 |
| MechWarrior 3 | 1999 |
| MechWarrior 4: Vengeance | 2000 |
| MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries | 2002 |
| MechWarrior: Living Legends (unofficial game) | 2009 |
| MechWarrior Online | 2012 |
| MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries | 2019 |
| MechWarrior 5: Clans | 2024 |
Key points
- MechVM fixes compatibility issues with modern systems.
- Windows versions do not work on Windows 8 and later.[1]
- Jumpjet recharge rate is dependent on framerate and often do not recharge at all unless the framerate is low.
General information
- BattleTech Wiki - A massive wiki for everything BattleTech related
- Local Ditch Gaming - A good source for tips.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Mac OS version is a separate release. DOS and Windows versions are packed together. |
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- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- MechWarrior 2: The Titanium Trilogy is a complete edition including both expansions and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries.
- The DOS version uses software rendering. This version can be played in DOSBox.
- The Windows 95, Pentium, Diamond Monster 3D, 3Dfx, Battlepack and Titanium versions can be played using MechVM.
- The ATI Rage, Matrox Mystique, PowerVR, S3 ViRGE and STB Velocity versions are not usable on modern systems.
- There are many visual differences between the hardware-accelerated versions; see the 3D Acceleration Comparison for details.
DLC and expansion packs
- A standalone follow-up, MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries, is also available.
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| MechWarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy | Sold separately or bundled with later releases. | |
| NetMech | Online multiplayer service for MechWarrior 2. Was incomplete at the time of game release so was later released as an "expansion". | |
Essential improvements
MechVM
- Windows versions do not work on Windows 8 and later; choose the DOS version when prompted (not included with all Windows versions).[1]
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Patches
- Install the latest Patch to fix various issues. Battlepack and Titanium versions are already patched.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game general settings.
In-game movie playback settings.
Widescreen resolution
- The 3dfx edition can be played in widescreen (see the WSGF entry); other versions with 3dfx renderers can be run at higher resolutions using nGlide (choice of stretched or pillarboxed 4:3).
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Input settings
In-game key map settings.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
- Multiplayer requires the Netmech expansion (sold separately or bundled with later releases).
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | Official servers have been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Windows version crashes on mission launch on Windows 8 or later
- Windows versions crash on Windows 8 and later; use the DOS version instead.[1]
Issues fixed
No music
- The disc must be inserted in CD-ROM 0; see this page for details.
Joystick not detected in Ghost Bear's Legacy
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 2 | Availability varies (see Version differences). |
| Glide | 2.11 | Availability varies (see Version differences). |
| Software renderer | Availability varies (see Version differences). | |
| DOS video modes |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 66 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA 256 Color | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 195 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Direct3D or 3dfx compatible | |