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===Changing subtitle language=== | ===Changing subtitle language=== | ||
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# Open the console ({{key|~}}) and enter <code>cc_lang LanguageName</code> | # Open the console ({{key|~}}) and enter <code>cc_lang LanguageName</code> | ||
# Substitute <code>LanguageName</code> with [[#Localizations|available language]]. | # Substitute <code>LanguageName</code> with [[#Localizations|available language]]. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Input joy_remap_player_for_controller1 2}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Input joy_remap_player_for_controller1 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open the [[#Console commands|console]] in Portal 2 | # Open the [[#Console commands|console]] in Portal 2 | ||
# Input <code>joy_remap_player_for_controller1 2</code> | # Input <code>joy_remap_player_for_controller1 2</code> | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Use in_forceuser to switch keyboard and mouse to player 2}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use in_forceuser to switch keyboard and mouse to player 2|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Make sure your controller is connected beforehand | # Make sure your controller is connected beforehand | ||
# Open Portal 2 | # Open Portal 2 | ||
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==='Visual 2005 Runtime' error=== | ==='Visual 2005 Runtime' error=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Microsoft Visual Runtime Libraries}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Microsoft Visual Runtime Libraries|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Visit [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555 Microsoft Visual Runtime Libraries] | # Visit [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555 Microsoft Visual Runtime Libraries] | ||
# Download and install the files provided | # Download and install the files provided | ||
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==='Portal 2 Failed to create D3D device' error=== | ==='Portal 2 Failed to create D3D device' error=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Install DirectX}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install DirectX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Install/update [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX] | # Install/update [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX] | ||
# Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | # Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | ||
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===Freezes after logo intro video=== | ===Freezes after logo intro video=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|-novid}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|-novid|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | # Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | ||
# Right-click the game name | # Right-click the game name | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify Your Game Cache}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify Your Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | # Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | ||
# Right-click the game name | # Right-click the game name | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Orocho-CEG}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Orocho-CEG|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Visit [http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?276698-A-fix-for-Valve-CEG-games-causing-BSOD-on-Bulldozer-issue this thread] | # Visit [http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?276698-A-fix-for-Valve-CEG-games-causing-BSOD-on-Bulldozer-issue this thread] | ||
# Download and open the Orocho-CEG application | # Download and open the Orocho-CEG application | ||
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===Freezes and stuttering on Mac=== | ===Freezes and stuttering on Mac=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|-nojoy}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|-nojoy|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | # Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | ||
# Right-click the game name | # Right-click the game name | ||
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==='Could not Load Library Client' error=== | ==='Could not Load Library Client' error=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Add Steam.exe and portal2.exe to your firewall's exception lists}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Add Steam.exe and portal2.exe to your firewall's exception lists|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open your firewall's software | # Open your firewall's software | ||
# Find your exception list | # Find your exception list | ||
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===Generic crash fixes=== | ===Generic crash fixes=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Run as Administrator}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Run as Administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Right-click on <code>Portal2.exe</code> and select <code>Run as Administrator</code> | # Right-click on <code>Portal2.exe</code> and select <code>Run as Administrator</code> | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Right-click on <code>Portal2.exe</code> and select <code>Run in Compatibility Mode</code> | # Right-click on <code>Portal2.exe</code> and select <code>Run in Compatibility Mode</code> | ||
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===Cinematic audio stutter=== | ===Cinematic audio stutter=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Update your audio device drivers}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Update your audio device drivers|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Update audio device drivers | # Update audio device drivers | ||
# Uninstall extra codecs you have installed | # Uninstall extra codecs you have installed | ||
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===Lag physics blob fix=== | ===Lag physics blob fix=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Input r_threaded_blobulator 0 in the console}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Input r_threaded_blobulator 0 in the console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Open the console ({{key|~}}) | # Open the console ({{key|~}}) | ||
# Input <code>r_threaded_blobulator 0</code> | # Input <code>r_threaded_blobulator 0</code> | ||
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# Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | # Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | ||
# Right-click the game name | # Right-click the game name | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Enabling the console in Source games}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Enabling the console in Source games|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Launch the game | # Launch the game | ||
# From the main menu select Options | # From the main menu select Options | ||
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{{ii}} You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide: | {{ii}} You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide: | ||
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# Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | # Find Portal 2 in your Steam Library | ||
# Right-click the game name | # Right-click the game name | ||
Revision as of 10:34, 27 July 2016
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| Developers | |
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| Valve Corporation | |
| Engines | |
| Source | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 19, 2011 |
| macOS (OS X) | April 19, 2011 |
| Linux | June 17, 2014 |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Subseries of Half-Life | |
| Portal | 2007 |
| Portal 2 | 2011 |
| Portal 2 Sixense Perceptual Pack | 2013 |
| Aperture Tag: The Paint Gun Testing Initiative (unofficial mod) | 2014 |
| Portal Stories (series) | |
| The Lab | 2016 |
| Bridge Constructor Portal | 2017 |
| Moondust | 2018 |
| Aperture Hand Lab | 2019 |
| Aperture Desk Job | 2022 |
Key points
- Runs on low-end hardware.
- Includes two-player split-screen co-op and controller support.
- Built-in level editor with Steam Workshop support.[1]
General information
- Official Portal 2 Site
- Official Valve Portal 2 Site
- Unofficial Portal Wiki
- Portal Section of the Half-Life Wikia
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Workshop for Portal 2
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
All copies of Portal 2 on PlayStation 3 come with a Steam key. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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PlayStation 3
- The PlayStation 3 version includes a single-use product key for Steam.
- Can be linked to a Steam account, which allows cross-platform multiplayer with Steam players, access to your Steam friend list (chat, invites, etc.), Steam Achievements, and Steam Cloud save-games (PlayStation 3 saves are not compatible with other versions).
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Game data
Configuration files location
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| System | Location |
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Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
Field of view (FOV)
| Instructions |
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Split-screen without bezels
- Portal 2 split-screen mode was meant to be played on a single 16:9 screen only. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s).
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Input settings
In-game general controls settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game button map settings.
Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Finnish | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Danish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Norwegian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Romanian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Swedish | ||||
| Thai | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Turkish |
Changing subtitle language
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Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Local play | 2 | Co-op Two player split-screen |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 2 | Co-op |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Open the console (~) and enter connect followed by the IP and port. |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 27014-27050 |
| UDP | 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Portal 2 for better support. | |||
| TriDef 3D | ||||
| iZ3D | ||||
Issues fixed
Game does not start on Linux
- This happens because of Portal 2 bundling an old libstdc++ file.
| Instructions |
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Reflective lighting in certain levels broken
- Lower Shader Detail to "Medium" under Advanced Video options.
- For a temporary fix without lowering Shader Detail, read the alternative solution in this guide on Steam Community boards.
Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Split-screen co-op
- As of November 20, 2012, splitscreen mode has been officially added for Standard Co-Op.[2]
- If you'd like to use a keyboard/mouse for Player 1 and a controller for Player 2 in Windows, follow these instructions:
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- If you'd like to use a keyboard/mouse for Player 2 and a controller for Player 1 in OS X or Linux, follow these instructions:
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Black screen at launch
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'Visual 2005 Runtime' error
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'Portal 2 Failed to create D3D device' error
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Freezes after logo intro video
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- If you have an FX Bulldozer CPU, such as the AMD FX 4100, you may need to:
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Freezes and stuttering on Mac
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'Could not Load Library Client' error
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No sound
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Sound causing stuttering
| Instructions |
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Generic crash fixes
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Cinematic audio stutter
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Lag physics blob fix
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Portal 2 with Integrated Intel Graphics
- Portal 2 may have problems running on integrated Intel graphics cards, including crashing and black screens. Windowed mode may fix this.
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9 | |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
| Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | Used for startup videos, in-game movies, and movies applied to surfaces. |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
| Instructions |
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- You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide:
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Launch options
- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or 2 GHz dual-core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
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| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
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| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2400 NVIDIA GeForce 8600M Intel HD Graphics 3000 | |
| Linux | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD2600/3600 nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT |
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