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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Delphine Software International}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Delphine Software International}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts|Retail}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nobilis|Digital (original)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital (current)}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 1998}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 1998}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{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            | Racing }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Motorcycle }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Moto Racer }}
 
|steam appid  = 324110
 
|steam appid  = 324110
−
|gogcom page  = moto_racer_2
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658896
 +
|hltb        = 15806
 +
|lutris      = moto-racer-2
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = 1580
 
|wikipedia    = Moto Racer 2
 
|wikipedia    = Moto Racer 2
 +
|winehq      = 3680
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Moto Racer}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default; to fix see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The game does not launch properly on Windows 10 and newer, requiring the use of [[#Game not launching on Windows 10 and newer|dgVoodoo 2]]. The Steam version additionally has a problem with [[#Bike speed limits (Steam version)|bike speed limits]] due to incomplete DRM removal.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{GOG.com links|moto_racer_2|moto_racer_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207658896|moto_racer_series|for game series}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/324110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/324110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Custom {{Glossary|DRM}} code may sabotage the game by setting [[#Bike speed limits (Steam version)|bike speed limits]]. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MOTORACER | unknown | Moto Racer Collection. | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | moto_racer_2 | DRM-free |Patched for compatibility with modern systems. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | moto_racer_2 | DRM-free |Patched for compatibility with modern systems. | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | moto-racer-collection | Steam | Moto Racer Collection. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | moto-racer-collection | Steam | Moto Racer Collection. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 324110 | Steam | Moto Racer Collection. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 324110 | DRM-free | Moto Racer Collection. DRM removal attempt failed; see [[#Bike speed limits (Steam version)|Bike speed limits (Steam version)]]. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | moto-racer-2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} The latest official patch 1.34 is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org].
 +
{{ii}} An unofficial Windows XP patch (1.36.3) is also available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org].
 +
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Run the game with the {{code|-skipintro}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add -skipintro parameter (non-GOG.com)}}
 
−
# Right-click the game's shortcut and choose Properties.
 
−
# Add <code> -skipintro</code> to the end of the Target.
 
−
# Click OK to save your changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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−
{{Fixbox/fix|Add -skipintro parameter (GOG.com)}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Add the {{code|-skipintro}} parameter at the end of the <code>Params=</code> in {{file|motoracer2.ini}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to the installation folder.
 
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# Open <code>motoracer2.ini</code>.
 
−
# Add <code>-skipintro</code> to the end of the <code>Params=</code> line.
 
−
# Save your changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\config.bin}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\config.bin}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} <code>config.bin</code> contains both game progress and in-game settings.
+
{{ii}} {{file|config.bin}} contains both game progress and in-game settings.
  
 
===[[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         =  
+
|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                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Moto Racer 2 video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Moto Racer 2 video settings.png|Video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/moto-racer-2/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/moto-racer-2/en
−
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
−
|widescreen resolution      = false
+
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 resolutions only.
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|widescreen resolution notes= Detects resolutions up to 1024x768. Can be forced with [[dgVoodoo 2]].
−
|multimonitor              = false
+
|multimonitor              = unknown
−
|multimonitor notes        = 4:3 resolutions only.
+
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = false
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Can be forced with [[dgVoodoo 2]].
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Can be forced with [[dgVoodoo 2]].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
−
|anisotropic notes          = Cannot be forced from the NVIDIA Control Panel.
+
|anisotropic notes          = Cannot be forced from the Nvidia Control Panel.
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = Cannot be forced from the NVIDIA Control Panel.
+
|antialiasing notes        = Cannot be forced from the Nvidia Control Panel.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
−
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Run the game with the {{code|-DontLimitFrameRate}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Add -DontLimitFrameRate parameter (GOG.com)}}
 
−
# Go to the installation folder.
 
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# Open <code>motoracer2.ini</code>.
 
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# Add <code>-DontLimitFrameRate</code> to the end of the <code>Params=</code> line.
 
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# Save your changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add -DontLimitFrameRate parameter (retail)}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Add the {{code|-DontLimitFrameRate}} parameter at the end of the <code>Params=</code> in {{file|motoracer2.ini}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Right-click the game's shortcut and choose Properties.
 
−
# Add <code>-DontLimitFrameRate</code> to the end of the Target.
 
−
# Click OK to save your changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = Supports vibration.
+
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    = Navigating some menus may require mouse/keyboard.
 
|full controller notes    = Navigating some menus may require mouse/keyboard.
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   =
 +
|light bar support         = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = true
−
|haptic feedback notes    =  
+
|haptic feedback notes    = Supports vibration.
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Moto Racer 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Moto Racer 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = Master, Wave, Voice and CD Audio.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound 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 1.<ref>[http://www.3dgaming.com/fps/sound/news.htm#eaxpatch2 Daily 3D Sound News - 3DGaming.com]</ref>
+
|eax support notes        = EAX 1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.3dgaming.com/fps/sound/news.htm#eaxpatch2|title=Daily 3D Sound News - 3DGaming.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio      = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
|red book cd audio        = true
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Swedish
 
  |language  = Swedish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play          = true
−
|local play players  = 2-4
+
|local play players  = 4
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    = Split-screen.
 
|local play notes    = Split-screen.
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service has been shut down.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Bike speed limits (Steam version)===
 +
{{ii}} Caused due to improper DRM removal in the Steam version. The Superbike is stuck on 4th gear and the dirtbike on 3rd gear.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=|ref=<ref name="Diegoelcapo1231">{{Refcheck|user=Diegoelcapo1231|date=2020-07-27}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1963167990 the fixed executable].
 +
# Extract the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite existing files.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Game not launching on Windows 10 and newer===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="Diegoelcapo1231">{{Refcheck|user=Diegoelcapo1231|date=2020-07-27}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]
 +
# Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{folder|\MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Run the game.
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 6
 +
|direct3d notes        = Can be forced with <code>-D3D</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          = true
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|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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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = Win 98, XP, Vista, 7, 8
+
|minOS    = 95, 98
−
|minCPU  = 333 Mhz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minRAM  = 64 MB
−
|minDX    = 7
+
|minHD    =
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 +
|minDX    = 6
  
−
|recCPU  = 1.4 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recRAM  = 512 MB
−
|recDX    = 9
+
|recHD    = 200 MB
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
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Moto Racer 2
Moto Racer 2 cover
Developers
Delphine Software International
Publishers
Retail Electronic Arts
Digital (original) Nobilis
Digital (current) Microids
Release dates
Windows November 1998
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing
Vehicles Motorcycle
Art styles Realistic
Series Moto Racer
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Moto Racer 2 on MobyGames
Moto Racer 2 on Wikipedia
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Moto Racer 2 is a singleplayer third-person racing game in the Moto Racer series.

The game does not launch properly on Windows 10 and newer, requiring the use of dgVoodoo 2. The Steam version additionally has a problem with bike speed limits due to incomplete DRM removal.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Custom code may sabotage the game by setting bike speed limits.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Patched for compatibility with modern systems.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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 Moto Racer Collection.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Moto Racer Collection. DRM removal attempt failed; see Bike speed limits (Steam version).
Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official patch 1.34 is available at soggi.org.
An unofficial Windows XP patch (1.36.3) is also available at soggi.org.

Skip intro videos

Method 1: Run the game with the -skipintro command line argument.[citation needed]
Method 2: Add the -skipintro parameter at the end of the Params= in motoracer2.ini[citation needed]

Game data

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\config.bin[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/324110/pfx/[Note 2]
config.bin contains both game progress and in-game settings.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Detects resolutions up to 1024x768. Can be forced with dgVoodoo 2.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Can be forced with dgVoodoo 2.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Can be forced with dgVoodoo 2.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. Requires 16-bit screen mode.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Cannot be forced from the Nvidia Control Panel.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Cannot be forced from the Nvidia Control Panel.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default; see High frame rate.
120+ FPS
See High frame rate.

High frame rate

Method 1: Run the game with the -DontLimitFrameRate command line argument.[citation needed]
Method 2: Add the -DontLimitFrameRate parameter at the end of the Params= in motoracer2.ini[citation needed]

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Navigating some menus may require mouse/keyboard.
Controller remapping
Only recognizes first two axes.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Supports vibration.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Wave, Voice and CD Audio.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 1.[1]
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Swedish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Split-screen.
LAN play
Online play
The official multiplayer service has been shut down.

Connection types

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

Issues fixed

Bike speed limits (Steam version)

Caused due to improper DRM removal in the Steam version. The Superbike is stuck on 4th gear and the dirtbike on 3rd gear.
[2]
  1. Download the fixed executable.
  2. Extract the archive to <path-to-game> and overwrite existing files.

Game not launching on Windows 10 and newer

Use dgVoodoo 2[2]
  1. Download dgVoodoo 2
  2. Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and the contents of the \MS\x86 subfolder to <path-to-game>.
  3. Run the game.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6 Can be forced with -D3D command line argument.
Software renderer
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 166 MHz Intel Pentium II 233 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6 compatible


Notes

  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).
  2. ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Daily 3D Sound News - 3DGaming.com - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Diegoelcapo1231 on 2020-07-27