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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 2008}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 5889 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 36323 |
|wikipedia = Mercenaries 2: World in Flames | |wikipedia = Mercenaries 2: World in Flames | ||
|winehq = 8226 | |winehq = 8226 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{--}} Online multiplayer servers were shut down in March 2010. | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The PC version is missing lots of graphical and destruction effects from the console versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/IMiv6HlMXXo|title=Mercenaries 2 PC vs Playstation 3 Graphics Comparison|date=2022-02-15}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | Online multiplayer servers were shut down in March 2010. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key, activation, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}, unknown machine limit. A [ | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key, activation, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}, unknown machine limit. A [https://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. | Origin | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | No longer available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2014|title=Online Services Shutdown 2014|date=2018-02-09}}</ref> | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | No longer available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2014|title=Online Services Shutdown 2014|date=2018-02-09}}</ref> | ||
| | Windows | Unavailable }} | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{--}} The Total Payback DLC, and Blow It Up Again DLC Pack | + | {{--}} The Total Payback DLC, and Blow It Up Again DLC Pack were not released for PC. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mercenaries-2-world-flames/en WSGF entry]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mercenaries-2-world-flames/en WSGF entry]. | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. In-game antialiasing does not work. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. In-game antialiasing does not work. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Mouse camera speed slows down at higher framerates. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = generic | |button prompts = generic | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|iz3d = | |iz3d = | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
| − | |vorpx = | + | |vorpx = hackable |
| − | |vorpx modes = | + | |vorpx modes = G3D |
| − | |vorpx notes = | + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/mercenaries-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Issues | + | ==Issues fixed== |
===Dialogue Missing From Cutscenes=== | ===Dialogue Missing From Cutscenes=== | ||
{{ii}} This happens because of the audio tracks from cutscenes not being mixed together, resulting in SFX and music but no dialogue track. | {{ii}} This happens because of the audio tracks from cutscenes not being mixed together, resulting in SFX and music but no dialogue track. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Reset Audio Settings in Game and in Windows|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Reset Audio Settings in Game and in Windows|fix= | ||
Leave in game audio sliders at default and do not change them. Make sure your PC audio hasn't been set to surround sound (reset it to stereo). | Leave in game audio sliders at default and do not change them. Make sure your PC audio hasn't been set to surround sound (reset it to stereo). | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Vehicle/Weapon icons vanishing=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The icons to show weapon/ammo/health on the ground and vehicle icons vanish when the player gets close to them. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|December 2022}}|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Alternatively, this can be used to disable them, since all essential icons remain and only the icons showing dropped weapons/vehicle doors will be disabled. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = 3 | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:20, 26 December 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Pandemic Studios | |
| Windows | LTI Gray Matter |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Zero | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 5, 2008 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Shooter |
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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter game.
The PC version is missing lots of graphical and destruction effects from the console versions.[1]
Online multiplayer servers were shut down in March 2010.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail |  |
SecuROM 7 DRM, unknown machine limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available. | |
|
| Origin (unavailable) | |
No longer available.[2] | |
- The Total Payback DLC, and Blow It Up Again DLC Pack were not released for PC.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 (available for various countries).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Mercs2.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Mercenaries 2\SaveGames\ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | For unlisted resolutions see Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. In-game antialiasing does not work. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Running the game at completely uncapped framerate may cause video-audio desynchronization, due to which an FPS cap at the level of monitor's refresh rate is recommended.[3] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Widescreen resolution
| Widescreen resolution[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Mouse camera speed slows down at higher framerates. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | |
Prompts show action symbols.[4] |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | SFX, Music, Dialogues, Cutscenes. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | Co-op Use Mercenaries 2 Server Emulator. |
||
| Online play | Co-op Servers have been shut down; use Mercenaries 2 Server Emulator. |
||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
||
| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Issues fixed
Dialogue Missing From Cutscenes
- This happens because of the audio tracks from cutscenes not being mixed together, resulting in SFX and music but no dialogue track.
| Reset Audio Settings in Game and in Windows |
|---|
|
Leave in game audio sliders at default and do not change them. Make sure your PC audio hasn't been set to surround sound (reset it to stereo). |
Vehicle/Weapon icons vanishing
- The icons to show weapon/ammo/health on the ground and vehicle icons vanish when the player gets close to them.
| Turn off anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP1 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 AMD Athlon X2 |
AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | 20 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Mercenaries 2 PC vs Playstation 3 Graphics Comparison - last accessed on 2022-02-15
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown 2014 - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-07-30
- ↑ Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Screenshots for Windows - MobyGames