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Difference between revisions of "Pathologic 2"

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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2019}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|pathologic-2|70}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7756/pathologic-2|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|pathologic-2|63}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Healthcare }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Pathologic }}
 
|steam appid  = 505230
 
|steam appid  = 505230
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1076642617
 
|gogcom id    = 1076642617
 
|official site= https://www.pathologic-game.com/
 
|official site= https://www.pathologic-game.com/
 +
|hltb        = 51105
 +
|mobygames    = pathologic-2
 
|strategywiki = Pathologic 2
 
|strategywiki = Pathologic 2
−
|mobygames    = pathologic-2
 
 
|wikipedia    = Pathologic 2
 
|wikipedia    = Pathologic 2
 
|winehq      = 19441
 
|winehq      = 19441
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Pathologic}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/rs3VVV3 Official Discord server]
 
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/rs3VVV3 Official Discord server]
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{{GOG.com links|1076642617}}
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{{GOG.com links|1076642617|pathologic_2}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/505230/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/505230/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | pathologic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4680-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | pathologic_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | pathologic_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | pathologic-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | pathologic-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | pathologic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | pathologic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9phs5q7kqmjm | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9phs5q7kqmjm | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 505230 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 505230 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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}}
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===Demo===
 +
A free demo can be downloaded from Steam (not listed on storepage, use direct link: <code>steam://install/607730</code>). Includes English and Russian version.
 +
 +
==Essential Improvements==
 +
===Boost FPS, fix some stutters===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/jimhox/recommended/505230/|title=A Steam review with this suggestion|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Edit <code>{{p|game}}\Pathologic_Data\boot.config</code> with a text editor
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# Change the value of <code>gfx-enable-native-gfx-jobs=</code> to <code>1</code>
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# Add the following line:<pre>gfx-enable-gfx-jobs=1</pre>
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# Save the file
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\LocalLow\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Settings}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Settings}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\LocalLow\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Saves}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Saves}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             = true
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|xbox cloud               = true
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Display Options.png|Display options.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Display Options.png|Display options.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Graphics Options.png|Graphics options.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Graphics Options.png|Graphics options.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Difficulty Settings.png|Difficulty settings.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Difficulty Settings.png|Difficulty settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Moderate [[FXAA]]{{cn}} through an "On/Off" toggle; [[SSAA]] via the <code>Render Scale</code> option (up to 200% native resolution).
 
|antialiasing notes        = Moderate [[FXAA]]{{cn}} through an "On/Off" toggle; [[SSAA]] via the <code>Render Scale</code> option (up to 200% native resolution).
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Can be set to <code>On</code>, <code>1/2 refresh rate</code>, <code>1/3 refresh rate</code>, and <code>1/4 refresh rate</code>.
 
|vsync notes                = Can be set to <code>On</code>, <code>1/2 refresh rate</code>, <code>1/3 refresh rate</code>, and <code>1/4 refresh rate</code>.
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Keybindings.png|Keybindings.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Keybindings.png|Keybindings.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Mouse Options.png|Mouse options.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Mouse Options.png|Mouse options.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Patch 4 fixes an issue preventing many keys from being changed.
 
|key remap notes          = Patch 4 fixes an issue preventing many keys from being changed.
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
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|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/pathologic2/mods/20 this mod]
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
−
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = Wired
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Language Options.png|Language options.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Language Options.png|Language options.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Audio Options.png|Audio options.}}
 
{{Image|Pathologic 2 Audio Options.png|Audio options.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Effects, Voice
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Effects, Voice
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|mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be enabled.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be enabled.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|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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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Simplified Chinese
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2012613136 download].
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2238537035 download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2570535470 download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows exe notes      = 64-bit only.
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|windows exe notes      =  
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|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:GOG.com Enhancement Project]]
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 00:51, 10 May 2023

Pathologic 2
Pathologic 2 cover
Developers
Ice-Pick Lodge
Publishers
tinyBuild
Engines
Unity 2018[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows May 23, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 70
OpenCritic 70
IGDB 63
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Themes Healthcare
Series Pathologic
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Pathologic 2 on HowLongToBeat
Pathologic 2 on IGDB
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Pathologic 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Pathologic 2 on MobyGames
Pathologic 2 on Wikipedia
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Pathologic
Pathologic 2005
Pathologic Classic HD 2015
Pathologic: The Marble Nest 2016
Pathologic 2 2019

Key points

Patch 4 includes a difficulty slider, allowing players to adjust their experience in fine detail.

General information

Official Discord server
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
Steam
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Windows

Demo

A free demo can be downloaded from Steam (not listed on storepage, use direct link: steam://install/607730). Includes English and Russian version.

Essential Improvements

Boost FPS, fix some stutters

Modify config file[2]
  1. Edit <path-to-game>\Pathologic_Data\boot.config with a text editor
  2. Change the value of gfx-enable-native-gfx-jobs= to 1
  3. Add the following line:
    gfx-enable-gfx-jobs=1
  4. Save the file

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Settings
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/505230/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Ice-Pick Lodge\Pathologic 2\Saves
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/505230/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Display options.
Display options.
Graphics options.
Graphics options.
Difficulty settings.
Difficulty settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Hor+.[3]
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+[3]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Vertical FOV; adjustable between 40~100.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Moderate FXAA[citation needed] through an "On/Off" toggle; SSAA via the Render Scale option (up to 200% native resolution).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Can be set to On, 1/2 refresh rate, 1/3 refresh rate, and 1/4 refresh rate.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Framerate is uncapped.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Keybindings.
Keybindings.
Mouse options.
Mouse options.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Patch 4 fixes an issue preventing many keys from being changed.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Use this mod
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Language options.
Language options.
Audio options.
Audio options.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, Effects, Voice
Surround sound
Only 2.0
Subtitles
Can specify to only hear general subtitles, or also hear spoken bits of dialogue. Can also independently specify the language used for in-game texts, subtitles, and spoken dialogue.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Cannot be enabled.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish
Fan translation, download.

Issues unresolved

Official list of most common issues

Game crashes on startup

Disable anti-virus, then verify file integrity[4]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 8, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz (8th/9th generation)
AMD Ryzen 5		 Intel Core i7 3.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 GB Solid-state drive
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Unity engine build: 2018.4.6f1[1]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-10-21
  2. ↑ A Steam review with this suggestion - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-03
    Screenshots taken at 5760x1080, 2560x1080, 1920x1080 and compared.
  4. ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Crash on startup fix - last accessed on 2019-06-01