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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Digitalmindsoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Digitalmindsoft}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2014-2018}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|GEM 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GEM 2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 15, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 15, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|men-of-war-assault-squad-2|68}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1206/men-of-war-assault-squad-2|69}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|men-of-war-assault-squad-2|rating}} | ||
| + | |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 | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Men of War }} | ||
|steam appid = 244450 | |steam appid = 244450 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side=271850,327130,357760,562040,920840 |
| + | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 17286 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 73595 | ||
|wikipedia = Men of War: Assault Squad 2 | |wikipedia = Men of War: Assault Squad 2 | ||
|winehq = 16796 | |winehq = 16796 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The game's EAX support is handled through DirectSound3D, requiring [[Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|restoration programs]] to work. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Has enhanced support for [http://www.bandicam.com/ Bandicam] |
| − | {{mm}} [http://forum. | + | {{mm}} [http://forum.fulqrumpublishing.com/forumdisplay.php?f=112 Official forums] for game series |
{{mm}} [http://menofwarwiki.referata.com/wiki/Main_Page Men of War Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://menofwarwiki.referata.com/wiki/Main_Page Men of War Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/244450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/244450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | men-of-war-assault-squad-2 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|men-of-war-assault-squad-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | men-war-assault-squad-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|men-war-assault-squad-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1067-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1067-2|Gold Edition}}, {{store link|Gamesplanet|1067-4|War Chest Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | men-of-war-assault-squad-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|men-of-war-assault-squad-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | men-of-war-assault-squad-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|men-of-war-assault-squad-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | men-of-war-assault-squad-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|men-of-war-assault-squad-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 244450 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 244450 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.fulqrumpublishingstore.com/strategy/men-of-war-assault-squad-2 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition Upgrade | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Iron Fist | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Airborne | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Ostfront Veteranen | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
==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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Men of War Assault Squad 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Men of War Assault Squad 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Alter the game's field of view|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\Men of War Assault Squad 2\resource | ||
| + | # Open <code>gamelogic.pak</code>. with a program like 7zip or WinRAR | ||
| + | # Open the set folder | ||
| + | # Open the registry folder | ||
| + | # Backup <code>camera.reg</code>. | ||
| + | # Edit <code>camera.reg</code>. | ||
| + | # In the perspective section, change <code>{65}</code> to your desired FOV value. | ||
| + | # Save your changes. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Altering the FOV may prevent you from joining online matches until the default values are returned. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Men of War Assault Squad 2 Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Men of War Assault Squad 2 Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Men of War Assault Squad 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Men of War Assault Squad 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{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 = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = Via DirectSound3D; [[Men of War: Assault Squad 2#Cannot use DirectSound3D options with SoundBlaster X-Fi cards|issues]] with certain soundcards. |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/men-of-war-assault-squad-2/men-of-war-assault-squad-2/2286 #1], [http://patyekmagyaritasai.hu/letoltesek.html#M #2]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Turkish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Issues | + | ==Issues fixed== |
===Crash on startup=== | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
| − | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-aliasing|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-aliasing|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\men of war - assault squad 2\profiles\{{P|uid}}</code>. | # Go to <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\men of war - assault squad 2\profiles\{{P|uid}}</code>. | ||
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# Change antialiasing from <code>2x</code> to <code>none</code>. | # Change antialiasing from <code>2x</code> to <code>none</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Cannot use DirectSound3D options with SoundBlaster X-Fi cards=== | ===Cannot use DirectSound3D options with SoundBlaster X-Fi cards=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} SoundBlaster X-Fi soundcards cannot use any of the DirectSound3D options - even using Creative ALchemy.<ref> | + | {{ii}} SoundBlaster X-Fi soundcards cannot use any of the DirectSound3D options - even using Creative ALchemy.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/244450/discussions/0/611701999529456303/|title=Steam Community Discussions - Can't use "DirectSound3D w/ EAX" option using Creative X-Fi soundcard and ALchemy on Windows 8.1|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = 4 | |shader model versions = 4 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Digitalmindsoft | |
| Publishers | |
| 2014-2018 | 1C Company |
| 2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
| 2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Engines | |
| GEM 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 15, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 68 |
| OpenCritic | 69 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | World War II |
| Series | Men of War |
 |
|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Soldiers: Heroes of World War II | 2004 |
| Silent Heroes: Elite Troops of WWII | 2005 |
| Faces of War | 2006 |
| В тылу врага: Диверсанты 2 | 2006 |
| В тылу врага: Диверсанты 3 | 2008 |
| Men of War | 2009 |
| Men of War: Red Tide | 2009 |
| Men of War: Assault Squad | 2011 |
| Men of War: Vietnam | 2011 |
| Men of War: Condemned Heroes | 2012 |
| Men of War: Assault Squad 2 | 2014 |
| Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins | 2016 |
| Men of War: Assault Squad 2 - Cold War | 2019 |
| Men of War II: Arena | Cancelled |
| Men of War II | 2024 |
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Men of War series.
The game's EAX support is handled through DirectSound3D, requiring restoration programs to work.
General information
- Has enhanced support for Bandicam
- Official forums for game series
- Men of War Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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||
| GamersGate | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
 |
|
Gold Edition, War Chest Edition also available. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
| Humble Store | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
| Steam | |
|
||
| Publisher website (unavailable) | |
|
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Edition Upgrade | |
|
| Iron Fist | |
|
| Airborne | |
|
| Ostfront Veteranen | |
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\men of war - assault squad 2\profiles\<user-id> |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/244450/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\men of war - assault squad 2\profiles\<user-id>\save |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/244450/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Can choose between foreground or background. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Field of view (FOV)
| Alter the game's field of view |
|---|
Notes
|
Input
In-game control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | Via DirectSound3D; issues with certain soundcards. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation, #1, #2. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 16 | |||
| Online play | 16 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
| Disable anti-aliasing |
|---|
|
Issues unresolved
Cannot use DirectSound3D options with SoundBlaster X-Fi cards
- SoundBlaster X-Fi soundcards cannot use any of the DirectSound3D options - even using Creative ALchemy.[1]
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 10 | |
| Shader Model support | 4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 4.0 GHz Single Core 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
|
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 10 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/244450/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (244450) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.