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Rayman	1995
Rayman Designer	1997
Rayman By His Fans	1998
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Rayman 2: The Great Escape	1999
Rayman M	2001
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc	2003
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Rayman Origins	2012
Rayman Jungle Run	2013
Rayman Legends	2013
Rayman Fiesta Run	2014
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Rayman Redemption (unofficial)	2020

Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a third-person platform game in the Rayman series developed by Ubi Pictures and published by Ubisoft.

The PC version of Rayman 2 was released on November 4, 1999, shortly after the Nintendo 64 version in the previous month.^[1] It features 22kHz quality music instead of midi, increased detail for certain models (notably Rayman himself), and higher-resolution textures.

The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern systems; see Install the game on modern systems (Retail). The game does not support Alt+Tab ↹ while in-game; see Windowed or Game breaks after task switching. Additionally, character animations are capped at 30 FPS.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Uses SafeDisc DRM^{[Note 1]}. Also released with Rayman 3-Pack and Rayman 10th Anniversary Collection.
GOG.com		Comes pre-configured with nGlide 2.00^[4]
Ubisoft Store		Included with Ubisoft+. Comes pre-configured with WineD3D.
Steam (unavailable)		Comes pre-configured with nGlide, but it may be outdated. Was only available with pre-orders of Rayman Origins.

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Monetization

Type	Notes
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service	Available via Ubisoft+.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patches are available here. Digital versions are already patched.

Ray2Fix

A collection of patches and mods that fixes frame drops, speed issues, and adds windowed mode and controller support. As of v1.3.0 also supports controller remapping via the included config tool.

Compatible with the GOG or delisted Steam releases of the game.

Fixes most graphics and framerate issues.

Provides controller input and remapping support.

Installation
Download the latest release `.zip` and extract all files to Rayman 2's installation directory. Run `R2FixCfg.exe` and choose your preferred display resolution. Run `Rayman2.exe`.

Play the game on modern systems

Use nGlide^{[citation needed]}

Download and install nGlide.
Run nGlide Configurator from the start menu.
Select your screen resolution. Change Aspect ratio to Fit to Screen if you want to play in widescreen, and click Apply.
Run <path-to-game>\GXSetup.exe (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
Change Renderer to Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver and click OK.
Run Rayman2.exe as an admin (causes screen to momentarily flicker).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\Data\Options\^{[Note 2]} <path-to-game>\ubi.ini^{[Note 2]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/^{[Note 3]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\Data\SaveGame\^{[Note 2]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15060/pfx/^{[Note 3]}

Save game download

An archive containing save games for all stages of the game can be found here. Check the Readme file on how to install.

Alternatively you can use "gothere" cheat code entered in pause menu but it will mess with game progress (insufficient lums, health or no grapnel hook if you don't enter "hangon").

To switch between levels on a save with completed game, you can use OpenSpaceToolbox (but it requires working task switching in the game).

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect		^[5]

Video

In-game video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor		See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen		See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD		See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)	See Widescreen resolution.
Windowed	See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Use nGlide and force MSAA or SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Always on with Direct3D. For Glide, use nGlide and enable Vsync with `nglide_config.exe`.
60 FPS	Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.^[6]
120+ FPS	Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.^[7]

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen resolutions^[8]

Download and extract the Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch pack.
Navigate the folders for your desired aspect ratio and language.
Place the files into <path-to-game>, replacing the old ones.
Follow this guide from point 8 to adjust the FOV (or it will look zoomed in).
For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use a wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo 2 and set it in GXSetup.exe or edit ubi.ini.
Make sure your aspect ratio settings are set to fit to the entire screen, if you are using a wrapper.

Notes

HUD scaling is fixed.

Setting a 4:3 resolution in the ubi.ini configuration file with a bigger panoramic resolution than in the wrapper's configuration, will force a higher resolution in the game, with a less distorted typeface for text (at the cost of a very slight graphic sharpness change though).

If stuttering is present, change the resolution to one of a 4:3 aspect ratio. (1440x1080 is suitable for 1080p, though the image might appear a bit aliased)

Objects at screen edges will disappear with Hor+ aspect ratio. For some people using this permanent patch helped. If not, and you want to change FOV permanently, watch this guide from point 8.

If you use retail version with original installer, you need this to fix "Please insert the CD" error on game startup.^[9]

Windowed

Force windowed^[10]

Set the game to Glide mode with nGlide.
Download and run DxWnd.
Click on Edit, then Add.
Set the name and executable path.
Set Do not notify on task switch.
Set the window position and size.
Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
Click on Input tab, set Hook dinput.
Click on DirectX tab, set DirectX9.
Click OK, then File and Save.
Run the game from DxWnd.

Windowed mode in some cases can be forced by pressing Alt+↵ Enter, but task switching may still not work correctly.

Input

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Use DInput Key Switcher.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		Directinput by default.Use Rayman 2 Input Fix on modern systems, Ray2Fix for the GOG releases or dinputto8 alternatively.
Full controller support		Some commands are not bound to the gamepad.
Controller remapping		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers		See Xidi.
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		Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
Button prompts

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Xidi

Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers.

Restores haptic feedback.

Installing Xidi

Works with Xidi library in DInput form, but requires drop Xidi's dinput.dll into the game directory.

Ensure the system is running Windows 10 or 11. Xidi is built to target Windows 10 or 11 and does not support older versions of Windows.
Ensure the Visual C++ Runtime for Visual Studio 2022 is installed. Xidi is linked against this runtime and will not work without it. If running a 64-bit operating system, install both the x86 and the x64 versions of this runtime, otherwise install just the x86 version.
Download the latest release of Xidi from here.
Install one of the forms of Xidi into the same directory as the game executable: <path-to-game>.
Optionally supply configuration settings to Xidi: config.
Run the game.

Audio

In-game audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music and Sound Effects.
Surround sound		Using A3D. See Restore 3D sound.
Subtitles		Most speech is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support		The game uses Aureal A3D (not EAX).^[11] See Restore 3D sound.
Royalty free audio

Restore 3D sound

Restore A3D effects^[12]^[13]

Install Creative Alchemy (for non-Creative cards, see here).
Add and enable the game in Creative Alchemy.
Copy these files to <path-to-game>\DLL\.
Install A3D Live. (After installing, you can go to %WINDIR% and delete the a3dsplhs.exe file to prevent the A3D splash screen from popping up).

Notes

In case of burdensome crashes, use this .ini, and uninstall A3D Live. Alternatively, see the video description from here.

Some sounds may play in the wrong pitch/volume (here is patch disabling Doppler effect responsible for it). Also, A3D may cause the game to crash even with the workarounds mentioned above.

A3D Live may prevent sounds from disappearing on some configurations.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French				Original releases in certain countries (such as Germany) have the French translation disabled.
German
Irish				Fan translation.
Italian
Polish				Local retail release only - MULTI2 version with French or MULTI5 with additionally Italian, German, Spanish.
Portuguese				Fan translation.
Russian				Fan translation.
Slovak				Fan translation.
Spanish
Swedish				Fan translation.

Issues unresolved

Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch

This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.^[14]

Issues fixed

Blurry and distorted graphics

See Play the game on modern systems^{[citation needed]}
While using dgVoodoo, setting the wrapper additionally to DirectX 12 will fix the issue if it still exists (default is DX11).

32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)

Use nGlide and copy the files^[15]

Download and install nGlide.
Copy GliVd1vf.dll from <path-to-game>\DLL\ to <path-to-game>\DLL\Glide
Set Glide in GXSetup.exe
Edit ubi.ini and replace x 16 to x 32

Or instead of points 3-4, copy and overwrite following content of ubi.ini:

[Rayman2]
GLI_DllFile=GliVd1
GLI_Dll=Glide2
GLI_Driver=
GLI_Device=
GLI_Mode=1 - 1024 x 768 x 32
Language=English
ParticuleRate=High

Notes

32-bit in ubi.ini works only with the Glide renderer and after copying the file.

To set your desired resolution go to nGlide Configurator.

nGlide is incompatible with HD Tex Mod.

Use dgVoodoo and copy the files (for Glide)

Download dgVoodoo 2 and copy 3Dfx\x86\Glide2x.dll to <path-to-game>
Follow steps 3-4 above

To fix some FPS issues, copy also dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf to the game folder, then run the first, and pick 2048 kB TMU, force emulating true PCI Express, Onboard RAM 8MB, set your resolution and apply. Most importantly, copy this library to <path-to-game>\DLL\.

Game breaks after task switching

Update nGlide^[16]
Download the latest version of nGlide. Open the nGlide setup with 7-Zip. Extract the contents to the installation folder and overwrite the original files.

(for nGlide) Use combination of ⊞ Win+Tab ↹ and Alt+Tab ↹ alternately

During the first minimization, use ⊞ Win+Tab ↹, during the second minimization, use Alt+Tab ↹ and so on. In the main menu, (before loading a save) use only Alt+Tab ↹. In the case of using Aureal 3D, and closing version notification on startup, don't use Alt+Tab ↹ twice in a row (to come back to the game after closing notification, and later to minimize in the main menu). Don't press on the game icon in taskbar more than once at a row, use Alt+Tab ↹ instead. Game breaks can still occur though, but less often.

Or see Windowed^{[citation needed]}

Use Ray2Fix

Game runs twice as fast (GOG/Uplay versions)

Change the refresh rate in nGlide

When playing Rayman 2 with the default nGlide settings, it's possible that the game's speed may be running twice as fast than normally intended. To fix this, open the nGlide Configurator and set the refresh rate to 120 Hz or lower, depending on your monitor's refresh rate, instead of the default value. Alternatively lower your refresh rate to 60Hz, or for the same problem on 60Hz monitors, turn off vertical synchronization.

Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)

Use nGlide (see above)^{[citation needed]}

Use dgVoodoo (instruction for DirectX 6 renderer set)

Download dgVoodoo 2
Copy dgVoodoo.conf, dgVoodooCpl.exe and \MS\x86\DDraw.dll, D3DImm.dll to <path-to-game>.
Open dgVoodooCpl.exe and in DirectX set Fast Memory Access to fix some 30 FPS dips.
Make sure you have dgVoodoo's DirectX6 renderer set in GXSetup or edit <path-to-game>\ubi.ini as follows:

[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
GLI_Dll=DirectX6
GLI_Driver=display
GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL
GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16
GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
Language=English

For constant 30 FPS drops download this Dege's patch and replace in <path-to-game>\DLL - the game will start to work in 60 FPS.^[17] Don't run the game from Rayman Control Panel to avoid FPS drops. Alternatively to run the game with RCP, launch it without admin privileges, and the game "as administrator" using Options>Launch Options in RCP.

For a fix for small game window, very low FPS, no resolution to choose in dgVoodoo Control Panel on DX10 cards (tested on 9XXX GT, W10 1909, dgVooodoo 2.55.3) download latest dgVoodoo 2

(alternative to dgVoodoo) Use DxWrapper (for DirectX 6 renderer)^[18]

dgVoodoo DX6 with this patch behaves better for now.

Download DxWrapper (recommended and verified to work on v1.0.2383.20)
Copy dxwrapper.dll, ddraw.dll (from stub), dxwrapper.ini into <path-to-game> (in Windows 1909 if ddraw.dll is ignored and there is no effect, rename it to dsound.dll).
In case of blurry graphics use dxwrapper.ini from here (mirror) but don't use draw.dll from this package (FPS issues).
Edit dxwrapper.ini: FullScreen = 1
In case of a resolution enumerating error, run as administrator and set Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode in GXSetup/Rayman2.
If you previously used Glide, run GXSetup to choose DirectX renderer or paste this ubi.ini content:

[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
GLI_Dll=DirectX6
GLI_Driver=display
GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL
GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16
GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
Language=English

It was one of the best DX6 wrappers for this game. Behaved smoother than WineD3D. Less 30 FPS dips.

Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. Alternatively open dxwrapper.ini and edit this line: Force32bitColor = 1 to fix it.

Linked specific version for compatibility, doesn't support wrapping DX6 to DX9 like dgVoodoo.

No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG/Uplay versions)

Copy lacking files from retail version^[19]

Download https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7
Unpack files to the Rayman 2 directory.
Run GXSetup as administrator.
Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing ubi.ini).
If only Glide is shown on the list, run GXSetup in Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode.

Or simply if you use e.g. Uplay version there will be a dll named GliVd1vf.dll in <path-to-game>\DLL\Glide. You need to move this library from the Glide folder to the DLL folder instead, then GXSetup should show Glide as an option.^[15]^[20]

Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful `Alt`+`Tab ↹` / no `Ctrl`+`Esc` reaction

In Windows 10, press `⊞ Win`+`Tab ↹`, then drag & drop `Rayman 2.exe` to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager

Install the game on modern systems (Retail)

The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern Windows versions due to a compatibility issue.^[21]

Use Rayman 2 x64 Patcher^{[citation needed]}

Use Rayman Control Panel^{[citation needed]}

Use Ubi Soft Installer Fix^[22] ^{[Note 4]}

"Please insert CD" message with pirate head image (Retail)

At the end of The Echoing Caves or Menhir Hills Part 2 an anti-piracy message will appear and stop progress, even when using a legitimate copy of the game.^[23]

This has been fixed in the GOG release. You can copy your save file to that version and continue playing.

Add missing files not copied from retail installer^[9]
Download missing files. Copy the `DATA` folder to the installation folder.

Crash to desktop

Install the game outside the default folder, e.g. to desktop (happens when installed in GOG Galaxy location)^[24]^[25]

Close MSI Afterburner (fixed in new versions of AB/RivaTuner/AMD drivers)

Set 1024 x 768 in `ubi.ini`^[26]

Change Data Execution Prevention setting^[27]

Add a DEP Exception for Rayman2.exe (sometimes reboot needed afterwards) or enable DEP only for essential system services (default system setting).

Fixes the problem of crashing on Woods of Light and other levels loading.

Follow the instruction (for GPUs supporting Vulkan)
In this case, the crash can happen because you may not be able to run the newest GOG release in DX6 mode (old GOG/Uplay/Retail versions not affected)

Use Ray2Fix

Reinstall the game and install pirate head DRM patch using RCP before launching the game for the first time^[28]

Use dinputto8 instead of xidi or vanilla game (for ntdll.dll occasional crashes on launch)

Low frame rate on Windows 8/10

Use nGlide^{[citation needed]}
Download and install nGlide. Run `<path-to-game>\GXSetup.exe`. Set Renderer to Glide2.

See here for dgVoodoo fix^[29]

Use Dege's patch (for both DX6 and Glide)^[17]

Uplay version or Vulkan set in nGlide cause stuck at startup white window

Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up.

Use nGlide or dgVoodoo or update Uplay's version WineD3D

"Graphics Dll not found, run install" [sic]

See Use nGlide or dgVoodoo

Copy files into Rayman 2 folder

Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution

Make sure you didn't set "x 32" instead of "x 16" in `ubi.ini` while using DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present `GliVd1vf.dll` file in `\DLL` folder (you may copy it from `DLL\Glide`).

Check whether `ubi.ini` contains line `GLI_DllFile=GliDX6` or `GLI_DllFile=GliVd1` instead of `GLI_DllFile=Dll`, which can occur when you run GXSetup on newer GOG releases

"Display initialisation error : could not find any resolution"

Run the game with Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode

Cannot load saved game

Run the game as admin

No sound

Download and copy the extracted archive to `<path-to-game>\DLL` (overwrite)

Install the game outside of the default folder (e.g. to desktop)^[30]

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	6	Retail default renderer (Uplay version is already pre-configured with WineD3D wrapper).
Glide	2	Needs to be set in `GXSetup.exe` or `ubi.ini` (GOG.com version is already pre-configured with nGlide).

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Modifications

Rayman 2 Fun Box - Adds first-person camera mode and other misc. mods.
OpenSpace Toolbox - Adds level switching, bookmarking your position, and hotkeys to reload levels and save/load positions.
Rayman 2 Reshade with SweetFX mod - Complete "revamp" of lighting and graphics.
RayTwol - Level editor with the ability to modify the position of most of the objects in any given level. Modifications can saved and experienced in-game, simply through exiting and re-entering the level. Online map viewer can be found here.
Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Replaces all textures for those of better quality. Created using ESRGAN with the Fatality MKII algorithm, which was pretrained for use with pixel art. The mod works only with DX6 (dgVoodoo).^[31]
Mod loader - Contains also wiki for documentation on creating mods (file replacement, DLL injection, update system, and more).

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	95	98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 133 MHz	Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz
System memory (RAM)	32 MB	64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	500 MB
Video card (GPU)	3Dfx Voodoo DirectX 6.1 compatible	3Dfx Voodoo2 16 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 6.1 compatible, Sound Blaster	Aureal Vortex (2), Soundblaster Live!, Sound Blaster Audigy series, Sound Blaster X-Fi series
Other	4X CD-ROM	8X CD-ROM

Notes

↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10^[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.^[3]
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 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).
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15060) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ Wacatac detected by Windows Defender (usual cause of false positives in homebrew software)

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 PC Games: News Briefs (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-12-01
↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-01-23
↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18
↑ Verified by User:Keith on December 5, 2016
When making a comparison between 30 and 60 FPS video captures, 60 FPS version has duplicate frames in the animation when frame stepping through it, and not in the 30 FPS version
↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2019-09-18
rayman_2_gog-1_(17797), nGlide210
↑ Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 New Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, ...) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community
↑ DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Aureal 3D (A3D) restoration/achieving better (3D) sound quality in Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble (SE/Retail) - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Deton24 on 2019-09-18
Tested on GOG.com version, nGlide, W10.
↑ Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^15.0 ^15.1 Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Comment by deton24
↑ Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05 - last accessed on 2016-01-30
↑ ^17.0 ^17.1 Rayman 2 DX6 30 FPS drops
↑ https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/issues/35#issuecomment-500131861
↑ Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Rayman 2: Nglide not showing up in GXsetup? - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:RibShark on 2024-01-27
Specifically, a change to exception handling on versions of Windows at least as early as Windows 7 can cause the installer to not launch on some (most) systems.
↑ https://imgur.com/a/WDc9j5a
↑ Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed - Forum - ubi.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Rayman 2 - Crashing after the slide - last accessed on May 2023
↑ wsgf.org - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Fix for Rayman 2 crash on Woods of Light and other levels - make DEP exception or restore def. settings - last accessed on May 2023
↑ https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1451880#p1451880
↑ Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Comment by denton24 - last accessed on May 2023
↑ How I solved my Rayman 2 issues (game CTD at launch, no sound) - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Glide API 256px texture size limitation? - Zeus Software - last accessed on May 2023

[4] SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10^[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.^[3]

[gamedir-6] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 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).

[Proton_path_note-7] 3.0 ^3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (15060) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[4] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[5] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[6] The app ID (15060) may differ in some cases.

[7] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[8] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note-26] Wacatac detected by Windows Defender (usual cause of false positives in homebrew software)

[release-1] 1.0 ^1.1 PC Games: News Briefs (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-12-01

[2] Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16

[3] Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16

[5] Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-01-23

[8] Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18

[9] Verified by User:Keith on December 5, 2016
When making a comparison between 30 and 60 FPS video captures, 60 FPS version has duplicate frames in the animation when frame stepping through it, and not in the 30 FPS version

[10] Verified by User:Keith on 2019-09-18
rayman_2_gog-1_(17797), nGlide210

[11] Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch - last accessed on May 2023

[CD_Data-12] 9.0 ^9.1 New Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, ...) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community

[13] DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received - last accessed on May 2023

[14] Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list - last accessed on May 2023

[15] Aureal 3D (A3D) restoration/achieving better (3D) sound quality in Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble (SE/Retail) - last accessed on May 2023

[16] Verified by User:Deton24 on 2019-09-18
Tested on GOG.com version, nGlide, W10.

[17] Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023

[32-bit_Depth-18] 15.0 ^15.1 Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Comment by deton24

[19] Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05 - last accessed on 2016-01-30

[FPS_Fix-20] 17.0 ^17.1 Rayman 2 DX6 30 FPS drops

[21] ttps://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/issues/35#issuecomment-500131861

[22] Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023

[23] Rayman 2: Nglide not showing up in GXsetup? - Rayman Pirate-Community - last accessed on May 2023

[24] Verified by User:RibShark on 2024-01-27
Specifically, a change to exception handling on versions of Windows at least as early as Windows 7 can cause the installer to not launch on some (most) systems.

[25] ttps://imgur.com/a/WDc9j5a

[27] Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed - Forum - ubi.com - last accessed on May 2023

[28] Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x - last accessed on May 2023

[29] Rayman 2 - Crashing after the slide - last accessed on May 2023

[30] wsgf.org - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[31] Fix for Rayman 2 crash on Woods of Light and other levels - make DEP exception or restore def. settings - last accessed on May 2023

[32] ttps://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1451880#p1451880

[33] Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Comment by denton24 - last accessed on May 2023

[34] How I solved my Rayman 2 issues (game CTD at launch, no sound) - last accessed on May 2023

[35] Glide API 256px texture size limitation? - Zeus Software - last accessed on May 2023

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Developers

	Ubi Pictures
Publishers
	Ubisoft
Poland	Licomp Empik Multimedia
Engines
	Ubisoft OpenSpace
Release dates
Windows	November 4, 1999^[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Platform
Art styles	Stylized
Series	Rayman

@@ Line 3: / Line 3: @@
 |cover        = Rayman 2 Cover.png
 |developers   =
-{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montpellier}}
+{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubi Pictures}}
 |publishers   =
 {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
@@ Line 10: / Line 10: @@
 {{Infobox game/row/engine|Ubisoft OpenSpace}}
 |release dates=
-{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 29, 1999}}
+{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 4, 1999|ref=<ref name="release">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020221014924/http://pc.ign.com/articles/071/071866p1.html|title=PC Games: News Briefs (retrieved)|date=2023-12-01}}</ref>}}
 |reception    =
-{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|rayman-2-the-great-escape|90}}
+{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|rayman-2-the-great-escape|rating}}
+|taxonomy     =
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
+{{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            | Platform }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Rayman }}
 |steam appid  = 15060
 |gogcom id    = 1207658940
 |strategywiki =
 |mobygames    = rayman-2-the-great-escape
+|hltb         = 7610
 |wikipedia    = Rayman 2: The Great Escape
 |winehq       = 4975
 |license      = commercial
 }}
-{{Series|Rayman}}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{ii}} Based on the Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast versions, rather than the PlayStation 2 remake.
+|introduction      = '''''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''''' is a {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Platform}} game in the ''[[Series:Rayman|Rayman]]'' series developed by [[Company:Ubi Pictures|Ubi Pictures]] and published by [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]].
-{{--}} The retail game cannot be installed on 64-bit computers; see [[#Install the game on modern systems (Retail)|Issues fixed]].
-{{--}} Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.
+|release history   = The PC version of ''Rayman 2'' was released on November 4, 1999, shortly after the Nintendo 64 version in the previous month.<ref name="release"/> It features 22kHz quality music instead of midi, increased detail for certain models (notably Rayman himself), and higher-resolution textures.
-{{--}} Does not support {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]] or [[#Game breaks after task switching|Game breaks after task switching]].
+|current state     = The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern systems; see [[#Install the game on modern systems (Retail)|Install the game on modern systems (Retail)]]. The game does not support {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game; see [[#Windowed|Windowed]] or [[#Game breaks after task switching|Game breaks after task switching]]. Additionally, character animations are capped at 30 FPS.
+}}
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/en/Main_Page RayWiki] - An active wiki dedicated to the Rayman Franchise
 {{GOG.com links|1207658940|rayman_series|for game series}}
 {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15060/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
@@ Line 37: / Line 47: @@
 {{Availability|
 {{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | Uses {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. Also released with '''''Rayman 3-Pack''''' and '''''Rayman 10th Anniversary Collection'''''. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_2_the_great_escape | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide], but it may be [[#Play the game on modern systems|outdated]]. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_2_the_great_escape | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] 2.00<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-01-23}}</ref> | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4947e88a7e300458b465c | Ubisoft Connect | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. Comes pre-configured with WineD3D library (DX6). | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4947e88a7e300458b465c | Ubisoft Connect | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. Comes pre-configured with [https://wined3d.fdossena.com WineD3D]. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 15060 | Steam | Comes pre-configured with [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide], but it may be [[#Play the game on modern systems|outdated]].<br />Was only available for pre-ordering [[Rayman Origins]]. | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 15060 | Steam | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide], but it may be [[#Play the game on modern systems|outdated]].<br />Was only available with pre-orders of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. | | Windows | unavailable }}
+}}
+==Monetization==
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported           =
+|dlc                    =
+|expansion pack         =
+|freeware               =
+|free-to-play           =
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored              =
+|subscription           =
+|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]].
 }}
@@ Line 46: / Line 69: @@
 {{ii}} Patches are available [http://www.rayman-fanpage.de/rayman2/rayman2_hilfe-start_english.htm here]. Digital versions are already patched.
-===[https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/tag/v1.2 Ray2Fix]===
+===[https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix Ray2Fix]===
-A small improvement mod that basically fixes some issues whiles adding functioning properly on modern hardware. Originally was made for speedrunners.
+A collection of patches and mods that fixes frame drops, speed issues, and adds windowed mode and controller support. As of v1.3.0 also supports controller remapping via the included config tool.
-{{++}} Provide controller input support.
+{{ii}} Compatible with the GOG or delisted Steam releases of the game.
-{{--}} Only support non-widescreen resolutions.
+{{++}} Fixes most graphics and framerate issues.
-{{--}} Not compatible with the Uplay version dues to using a different graphics fix.
+{{++}} Provides controller input and remapping support.
 {{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix=
-# Download the latest release zip and extract all files to Rayman 2 installation directory.
+# Download the [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest latest release {{file|.zip}}] and extract all files to Rayman 2's installation directory.
-# Run R2FixCfg.exe and choose your preferred display resolution.
+# Run {{file|R2FixCfg.exe}} and choose your preferred display resolution.
-# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code>.
+# Run {{file|Rayman2.exe}}.
 }}
-{{mm}} More info can be found [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74519 here].
 ===Play the game on modern systems===
 {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
-# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
+# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
 # Run <code>nGlide Configurator</code> from the start menu.
 # Select your screen resolution. Change '''Aspect ratio''' to '''Fit to Screen''' if you want to play in [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen]], and click Apply.
-# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code> (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
+# Run {{file|{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe}} (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
 # Change '''Renderer''' to '''Glide2 (1.0.0) Voodoo Graphics Glide 2 Driver''' and click '''OK'''.
-# Run <code>Rayman2.exe</code> as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
+# Run {{file|Rayman2.exe}} as an [[Windows Compatibility Mode|admin]] (causes screen to momentarily flicker).
 }}
@@ Line 80: / Line 101: @@
 {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\SaveGame\}}
 }}
+===Save game download===
+{{ii}} An archive containing save games for all stages of the game can be found [https://www.file-upload.net/download-14878034/Rayman2SaveGames.zip.html here]. Check the Readme file on how to install.
+{{ii}} Alternatively you can use "gothere" cheat code entered in pause menu but it will mess with game progress (insufficient lums, health or no grapnel hook if you don't enter "hangon").
+{{ii}} To switch between levels on a save with completed game, you can use [https://github.com/raytools/OpenSpaceToolbox OpenSpaceToolbox] (but it requires working task switching in the game).
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|discord                =
+|discord                   =
-|discord notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|epic games store       =
+|epic games launcher       =
-|epic games store notes =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|gog galaxy             = false
+|gog galaxy                = false
-|gog galaxy notes       =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|origin                 =
+|origin                    =
-|origin notes           =
+|origin notes              =
-|steam cloud            = false
+|steam cloud               = false
-|steam cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         =
-|uplay                  = unknown
+|ubisoft connect           = false
-|uplay notes            =
+|ubisoft connect notes     = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-18}}</ref>
-|xbox cloud             =
+|xbox cloud                =
-|xbox cloud notes       =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
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 |antialiasing               = hackable
 |antialiasing notes         = Use nGlide and force [[MSAA]] or [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
-|vsync                      = hackable
+|upscaling                  = unknown
-|vsync notes                = Use nGlide and set in <code>nglide_config.exe</code>.
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
+|vsync                      = always on
+|vsync notes                = Always on with Direct3D. For Glide, use nGlide and enable Vsync with {{file|nglide_config.exe}}.
 |60 fps                     = limited
 |60 fps notes               = Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=December 5, 2016|comment=When making a comparison between 30 and 60 FPS video captures, 60 FPS version has duplicate frames in the animation when frame stepping through it, and not in the 30 FPS version}}</ref>
@@ Line 138: / Line 167: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
-{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolutions|ref=<ref>[http://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21665 Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolutions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21665|title=Rayman Pirate-Community - Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-# Download and extract the [https://yadi.sk/d/GCv8tY-R3UBCFF Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch] pack.
+# Download and extract the [https://disk.yandex.com/d/KmAwIgXZd9vDCw Rayman 2 Widescreen Patch] pack.
-# Navigate the folders for your game version and desired aspect ratio.
+# Navigate the folders for your desired aspect ratio and language.
-# Place the files into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, replacing the old ones.
+# Place the files into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, replacing the old ones.
-# For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use a wrapper such as [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] or [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2] and set it in GXSetup.exe or edit ubi.ini.
+# Follow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=95&v=YdI8oBA8p0U this guide] from point 8 to adjust the FOV (or it will look zoomed in).
+# For resolutions greater than 2048 pixels, use a wrapper such as [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] or [[dgVoodoo 2]] and set it in {{file|GXSetup.exe}} or edit {{file|ubi.ini}}.
 # Make sure your aspect ratio settings are set to fit to the entire screen, if you are using a wrapper.
 '''Notes'''
 {{ii}} HUD scaling is fixed.
-{{ii}} Setting a 4:3 resolution in the ubi.ini configuration file with a bigger panoramic resolution than in the wrapper's configuration, will force a higher resolution in the game, with a less distorted typeface for text (at the cost of a very slight graphic sharpness change though).
+{{ii}} Setting a 4:3 resolution in the {{file|ubi.ini}} configuration file with a bigger panoramic resolution than in the wrapper's configuration, will force a higher resolution in the game, with a less distorted typeface for text (at the cost of a very slight graphic sharpness change though).
-{{--}} Objects at screen edges will disappear with {{term|Hor+}} aspect ratio. See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8MXYlJySaQ&t=118 here] for a non-permanent workaround. For some people using [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] permanent patch helped.
+{{ii}} If stuttering is present, change the resolution to one of a 4:3 aspect ratio. (1440x1080 is suitable for 1080p, though the image might appear a bit aliased)
-{{ii}} Binaries with bigger FOV can be found [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21665&p=1112812#p1112812 here]
+{{--}} Objects at screen edges will disappear with {{term|Hor+}} aspect ratio. For some people using [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] permanent patch helped. If not, and you want to change FOV permanently, watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=95&v=YdI8oBA8p0U this guide] from point 8.
+{{ii}} If you use retail version with original installer, you need [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape#.22Please insert CD.22 message with pirate head image .28Retail.29|this]] to fix "Please insert the CD" error on game startup.<ref name="CD Data">[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1188953#p1188953  New Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, ...) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community]</ref>
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
-{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref=<ref>[https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/d07f84ff/ DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/d07f84ff/|title=DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion: Rayman 2 inputs still being received|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 # Set the game to [[#Play the game on modern systems|Glide mode with nGlide]].
 # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
@@ Line 183: / Line 214: @@
 |touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
-|controller support notes  = Use [https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads Rayman 2 Input Fix] on modern systems, [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74489&sid=b5e095d7d6cb79952c7eaeb87ea0df11 alternatively] or [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/tag/v1.0 Ray2Fix].
+|controller support notes  = Directinput by default.Use [https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads Rayman 2 Input Fix] on modern systems, [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix] for the GOG releases or [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases/latest dinputto8 alternatively].
 |full controller           = false
 |full controller notes     = Some commands are not bound to the gamepad.
@@ Line 192: / Line 223: @@
 |invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|xinput controllers        = true
+|xinput controllers        = hackable
-|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xinput controllers notes  = See [[#Xidi|Xidi]].
 |xbox prompts              = false
 |xbox prompts notes        =
@@ Line 211: / Line 242: @@
 |tracked motion prompts notes =
 |other controllers         = true
-|other controllers notes   =
+|other controllers notes   = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
 |other button prompts      = Generic
 |other button prompts notes=
@@ Line 230: / Line 261: @@
 |steam cursor detection    = unknown
 |steam cursor detection notes =
+}}
+===[https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/ Xidi]===
+{{++}} Adds full DirectInput controller support for modern XInput-based controllers.
+{{++}} Restores haptic feedback.
+{{Fixbox|description=Installing Xidi|fix=
+{{ii}} Works with [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/ Xidi] library in DInput form, but requires drop Xidi's {{file|dinput.dll}} into the game directory.
+# Ensure the system is running Windows 10 or 11. Xidi is built to target Windows 10 or 11 and does not support older versions of Windows.
+# Ensure the Visual C++ Runtime for Visual Studio 2022 is installed. Xidi is linked against this runtime and will not work without it. If running a 64-bit operating system, install both the x86 and the x64 versions of this runtime, otherwise install just the x86 version.
+# Download the latest release of Xidi from [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi/releases here].
+# Install one of the forms of Xidi into the same directory as the game executable: {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Optionally supply configuration settings to Xidi: [https://github.com/samuelgr/XidiGameConfigurations/blob/master/GameConfigurations/Rayman%202%20-%20The%20Great%20Escape/Xidi.ini config].
+# Run the game.
 }}
@@ Line 246: / Line 291: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              = true
-|eax support notes        = The game uses Aureal A3D (not EAX).<ref>[http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list]</ref> See [[#Restore 3D sound|Restore 3D sound]].
+|eax support notes         = The game uses Aureal A3D (not EAX).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html|title=Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Restore 3D sound|Restore 3D sound]].
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
 ===Restore 3D sound===
-{{Fixbox|description=Restore A3D effects|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Deton24|date=2019-09-18|comment=Tested on GOG.com version, nGlide, W10.}}</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Restore A3D effects|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26077|title=Aureal 3D (A3D) restoration/achieving better (3D) sound quality in Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble (SE/Retail)|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Deton24|date=2019-09-18|comment=Tested on GOG.com version, nGlide, W10.}}</ref>|fix=
-# Install Creative Alchemy (for non-Creative cards, see [http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here]).
+# Install Creative Alchemy (for non-Creative cards, see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here]).
 # Add and enable the game in Creative Alchemy.
-# Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/qJbaZ20a3aSYLC these files] to <code>{{p|game}}\DLL\</code>.
+# Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/qJbaZ20a3aSYLC these files] to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}}.
-# Install [http://www.worknd.ru/A3D-Live.exe A3D Live]. (After installing, you can go to <code>{{p|windir}}</code> and delete the <code>a3dsplhs.exe</code> file to prevent the A3D splash screen from popping up).
+# Install [http://www.worknd.ru/A3D-Live.exe A3D Live]. (After installing, you can go to {{folder|{{p|windir}}}} and delete the {{file|a3dsplhs.exe}} file to prevent the A3D splash screen from popping up).
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} In case of burdensome crashes, use [https://yadi.sk/i/G8sXUubW3aWd6N this] .ini, and uninstall A3D Live. Alternatively, see the video description from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CvgxWhZhXU here].
+{{ii}} In case of burdensome crashes, use [https://yadi.sk/i/G8sXUubW3aWd6N this] {{file|.ini}}, and uninstall A3D Live. Alternatively, see the video description from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CvgxWhZhXU here].
-{{--}} Some sounds may play in the wrong pitch/volume and may cause the game to crash even with the workarounds mentioned above.
+{{--}} Some sounds may play in the wrong pitch/volume ([https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658599539602882560/1201213326315769876/WAVa1BVR.dll here] is patch disabling Doppler effect responsible for it). Also, A3D may cause the game to crash even with the workarounds mentioned above.
 {{ii}} A3D Live may prevent sounds from disappearing on some configurations.
 }}
@@ Line 267: / Line 314: @@
   |interface = true
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 275: / Line 322: @@
   |interface = true
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = n/a
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Original releases in certain countries (such as Germany) have the French translation disabled.
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 283: / Line 330: @@
   |interface = true
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Italian
+  |language  = Irish
-  |interface = true
+  |interface = hackable
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = n/a
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
-  |fan       =
+  |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Spanish
+  |language  = Italian
   |interface = true
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 307: / Line 354: @@
   |interface = true
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     = Local retail release only - MULTI2 version with French or MULTI5 with additionally Italian, German, Spanish.
   |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Irish
+  |language  = Portuguese
   |interface = hackable
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = hackable
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
   |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Portuguese
+  |language  = Russian
   |interface = hackable
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = hackable
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
   |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Russian
+  |language  = Slovak
   |interface = hackable
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = hackable
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
   |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Slovak
+  |language  = Spanish
-  |interface = hackable
+  |interface = true
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = hackable
+  |subtitles = n/a
-  |notes     = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
+  |notes     =
-  |fan       = true
+  |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 347: / Line 394: @@
   |interface = hackable
   |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = hackable
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     = [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25265 Fan translation].
   |fan       = true
@@ Line 355: / Line 402: @@
 ==Issues unresolved==
 ===Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch===
-{{ii}} This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_repeatedly_changes_resolution_before_launch Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
+{{ii}} This is a side effect of the way Rayman 2 checks for the available resolutions when using the Glide renderer. Setting a forced resolution in the nGlide settings minimizes the effect.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_repeatedly_changes_resolution_before_launch|title=Rayman 2 repeatedly changes resolution before launch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Blurry and distorted graphics===
 {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Play the game on modern systems]]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
+{{ii}} While using dgVoodoo, setting the wrapper additionally to DirectX 12 will fix the issue if it still exists (default is DX11).
 }}
 ===32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)===
-{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide and copy the files|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide and copy the files|ref=<ref name="32-bit Depth">[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1344681#p1344681 Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, ..) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Comment by deton24]</ref>|fix=
-# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
+# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
-# Copy <code>GliVd1vf.dll</code> from folder "Rayman 2\DLL" to folder "Rayman 2\DLL\Glide"
+# Copy {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\Glide}}
-# Set Glide in <code>GXSetup.exe</code>
+# Set Glide in {{file|GXSetup.exe}}
-# Edit <code>ubi.ini</code> and replace x 16 to x 32
+# Edit {{file|ubi.ini}} and replace x 16 to x 32
-Or instead of points 3-4, copy and overwrite following content of ubi.ini:<br>
+Or instead of points 3-4, copy and overwrite following content of {{file|ubi.ini}}:
-<code>[Rayman2]<br>
+<pre>
-GLI_DllFile=GliVd1<br>
+[Rayman2]
-GLI_Dll=Glide2<br>
+GLI_DllFile=GliVd1
-GLI_Driver=<br>
+GLI_Dll=Glide2
-GLI_Device=<br>
+GLI_Driver=
-GLI_Mode=1 - 1024 x 768 x 32<br>
+GLI_Device=
-Language=English<br>
+GLI_Mode=1 - 1024 x 768 x 32
-ParticuleRate=High<br></code>
+Language=English
+ParticuleRate=High
+</pre>
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} 32-bit in ubi.ini works only with the Glide renderer and after copying the file.
+{{ii}} 32-bit in {{file|ubi.ini}} works only with the Glide renderer and after copying the file.
 {{ii}} To set your desired resolution go to nGlide Configurator.
-{{ii}} nGlide provides the best performance among other wrappers and stable 60 FPS with no drops, in comparison to DirectX6 renderer and its wrappers.
+{{ii}} nGlide is incompatible with [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape&action=submit#Modifications HD Tex Mod].
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo and copy the files|ref=|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo and copy the files (for Glide)|ref=|fix=
-# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dVoodoo] and copy 3Dfx\x86\Glide2x.dll to the game folder
+# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]] and copy {{file|3Dfx\x86\Glide2x.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}
 # Follow steps 3-4 above
-{{ii}} To fix some FPS issues, copy also dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf to the game folder, then run the first, and pick 2048 kB TMU, force emulating true PCI Express, Onboard RAM 8MB, set your resolution and apply. The most importantly, copy [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] library to DLL folder}}
+{{ii}} To fix some FPS issues, copy also {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} to the game folder, then run the first, and pick 2048 kB TMU, force emulating true PCI Express, Onboard RAM 8MB, set your resolution and apply. Most importantly, copy [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] library to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\}}.
+}}
 ===Game breaks after task switching===
-{{Fixbox|description=Update nGlide|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=874|title=Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05|date=2016-01-30}}</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Update nGlide|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=874|title=Windowed mode and Edge AA added to nGlide 1.05|date=2016-01-30}}</ref>|fix=
-# Download the latest version of [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
+# Download the latest version of [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
-# Open the nGlide setup with [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip].
+# Open the nGlide setup with [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip].
 # Extract the contents to the installation folder and overwrite the original files.
 }}
@@ Line 399: / Line 450: @@
 Game breaks can still occur though, but less often.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74519&p=1429919#p1429919 Ray2Fix]
+}}
-{{--}} Doesn't support widescreen binaries (for v. 1.0 of the tool).
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix]
 }}
@@ Line 412: / Line 463: @@
 ===Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)===
 {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide (see [[#Play the game on modern systems|above]])|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWrapper (for use with DirectX 6 renderer instead of Glide)|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}||fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo (instruction for DirectX 6 renderer set)|ref=||fix=
+# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]
+# Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and {{file|\MS\x86\DDraw.dll}}, {{file|D3DImm.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Open {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and in DirectX set Fast Memory Access to fix some 30 FPS dips.
+# Make sure you have dgVoodoo's DirectX6 renderer set in GXSetup or edit {{file|{{p|game}}\ubi.ini}} as follows:
+<pre>
+[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
+GLI_Dll=DirectX6
+GLI_Driver=display
+GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL
+GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16
+GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
+Language=English
+</pre>
+{{ii}} For constant 30 FPS drops download [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] Dege's patch and replace in {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL}} - the game will start to work in 60 FPS.<ref name="FPS Fix">[https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=855828#p855828 Rayman 2 DX6 30 FPS drops]</ref> Don't run the game from Rayman Control Panel to avoid FPS drops. Alternatively to run the game with RCP, launch it without admin privileges, and the game "as administrator" using Options>Launch Options in RCP.
+{{ii}} For a fix for small game window, very low FPS, no resolution to choose in dgVoodoo Control Panel on DX10 cards (tested on 9XXX GT, W10 1909, dgVooodoo 2.55.3) download latest [[dgVoodoo 2]]
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=(alternative to dgVoodoo) Use DxWrapper (for DirectX 6 renderer)|ref=<ref>https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/issues/35#issuecomment-500131861</ref>||fix=
+{{ii}} dgVoodoo DX6 with this [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 patch] behaves better for now.
 # Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases DxWrapper] (recommended and verified to work on [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/releases/tag/v1.0.2383.20 v1.0.2383.20])
-# Copy dxwrapper.dll, ddraw.dll (from "stub" directory), dxwrapper.ini into Rayman 2 directory (in Windows 1909 if ddraw.dll is ignored and there is no effect, rename it to dsound.dll)
+# Copy {{file|dxwrapper.dll}}, {{file|ddraw.dll}} (from {{folder|stub}}), {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}} (in Windows 1909 if {{file|ddraw.dll}} is ignored and there is no effect, rename it to {{file|dsound.dll}}).
-# In case of blurry graphics use dxwrapper.ini from [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/files/3268068/ddraw.zip here] ([https://yadi.sk/d/dvjejjHhdI8Fiw mirror]) but don't use draw.dll from this package (FPS issues).
+# In case of blurry graphics use {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} from [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/files/3268068/ddraw.zip here] ([https://yadi.sk/d/dvjejjHhdI8Fiw mirror]) but don't use {{file|draw.dll}} from this package (FPS issues).
-# Edit dxwrapper.ini: FullScreen               = 1
+# Edit {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}: FullScreen               = 1
 # In case of a resolution enumerating error, run as administrator and set Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode in GXSetup/Rayman2.
-# If you previously used Glide, run GXSetup to choose DirectX renderer or paste this ubi.ini content:
+# If you previously used Glide, run GXSetup to choose DirectX renderer or paste this {{file|ubi.ini}} content:
-<code>[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6<br>
+<pre>
-GLI_Dll=DirectX6<br>
+[Rayman2]Choose = 1GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
-GLI_Driver=display<br>
+GLI_Dll=DirectX6
-GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL<br>
+GLI_Driver=display
-GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16<br>
+GLI_Device=Direct3D HAL
-GLI_DllFile=GliDX6<br>
+GLI_Mode=1 - 1920 x 1080 x 16
-Language=English<br></code>
+GLI_DllFile=GliDX6
-{{ii}} It was one of the best DX6 wrappers for this game. Behaved smoother than WineD3D. Less 30 FPS dips. dgVoodoo DX6 with this [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 patch] behaves better for now.
+Language=English
-{{--}} Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. Alternatively open dxwrapper.ini and edit this line: <code>Force32bitColor           = 1</code> to fix it.
+</pre>
-}}
+{{ii}} It was one of the best DX6 wrappers for this game. Behaved smoother than WineD3D. Less 30 FPS dips.
-{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo (instruction for DirectX 6 renderer set)|ref=||fix=
+{{--}} Overlays cause major FPS drops (e.g. Fraps, Steam, Uplay, MSI Afterburner). It's just enough to hide them by keyboard shortcut if available, or just close them. Alternatively open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} and edit this line: <code>Force32bitColor           = 1</code> to fix it.
-# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]
+{{ii}} Linked specific version for compatibility, doesn't support wrapping DX6 to DX9 like dgVoodoo.
-# Copy dgVoodoo.conf, dgVoodooCpl.exe and \MS\x86\DDraw.dll, D3DImm.dll to the game folder
-# Open dgVoodooCpl.exe and in DirectX set Fast Memory Access to fix some 30 FPS dips
-# Make sure you have DirectX6 renderer set
-{{ii}} For constant 30 FPS drops download [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 this] and replace in Rayman 2\DLL - the game will start to work in 60 FPS<ref>https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=74077&p=857570#p857570</ref> Don't run the game from Rayman Control Panel to avoid FPS drops. Alternatively to run the game with RCP, launch it without admin privileges, and the game "as administrator" using Options>Launch Options in RCP.
-{{ii}} Download [http://www.dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html lastest dgVoodoo (2.7 and up)] for a fix for small game window, very low FPS, no resolution to choose in dgVoodoo Control Panel on DX10 cards (tested on 9XXX GT, W10 1909, dgVooodoo 2.55.3).
 }}
 ===No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG/Uplay versions)===
-{{Fixbox|description=Copy lacking files from retail version|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_fullscreen_bug/post11 Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Copy lacking files from retail version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_fullscreen_bug/post11|title=Rayman 2 fullscreen bug, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 # Download https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7
 # Unpack files to the Rayman 2 directory.
 # Run GXSetup as administrator.
-# Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing ubi.ini).
+# Now GXSetup should list all renderers (useful for changing DX6 to (n)Glide and opposite, instead of editing {{file|ubi.ini}}).
 # If only Glide is shown on the list, run GXSetup in Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode.
-{{ii}} Or simply if you use e.g. Uplay version there will be a dll named GliVd1vf.dll in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft Game Launcher\games\Rayman 2 The Great Escape\DLL\Glide. You need to move this library from the Glide folder to the DLL folder instead, then GXSetup should show Glide as an option.<ref>https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=28791</ref>
+{{ii}} Or simply if you use e.g. Uplay version there will be a dll named {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL\Glide}}. You need to move this library from the {{folder|Glide}} folder to the {{folder|DLL}} folder instead, then GXSetup should show Glide as an option.<ref name="32-bit Depth" /><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=28791|title=Rayman 2: Nglide not showing up in GXsetup? - Rayman Pirate-Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 }}
-===Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful ALT+TAB / no CTRL+ESC reaction===
+===Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful {{key|ALT|TAB}} / no {{key|CTRL|ESC}} reaction===
-{{Fixbox|description=In Windows 10, press Win+Tab, then drag & drop Rayman 2.exe to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager}}
+{{Fixbox|description=In Windows 10, press {{key|Win|Tab}}, then drag & drop {{file|Rayman 2.exe}} to "Desktop 2" (create if doesn't exist), then close application in Task Manager}}
 ===Install the game on modern systems (Retail)===
-{{--}} The retail game cannot be installed on 64-bit computers because the DRM in the installation disc is 16-bit.
+{{--}} The installer on the retail release can fail to launch on modern Windows versions due to a compatibility issue.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=RibShark|date=2024-01-27|comment=Specifically, a change to exception handling on versions of Windows at least as early as Windows 7 can cause the installer to not launch on some (most) systems.}}</ref>
 {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9723 Rayman 2 x64 Patcher]|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}}|fix=
@@ Line 458: / Line 522: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25761 Rayman Control Panel]|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}}|fix=
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm winevdm]|ref=|fix=}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://fedi.rib.gay/files/dfe64add-3d99-43b4-9d4f-dfa36b4c9855 Ubi Soft Installer Fix] |ref=<ref>https://imgur.com/a/WDc9j5a</ref> {{note|Wacatac detected by Windows Defender (usual cause of false positives in homebrew software)}}|fix=
+}}
 ==="Please insert CD" message with pirate head image (Retail)===
-{{ii}} At the end of The Echoing Caves an anti-piracy message will appear and stop progress, even when using a legitimate copy of the game.<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/271852-Rayman-2-pc-bug-help-needed-Forums Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed - Forum - ubi.com]</ref>
+{{ii}} At the end of The Echoing Caves or Menhir Hills Part 2 an anti-piracy message will appear and stop progress, even when using a legitimate copy of the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/271852-Rayman-2-pc-bug-help-needed-Forums|title=Rayman 2 pc bug. help needed - Forum - ubi.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 {{++}} This has been fixed in the GOG release. You can copy your save file to that version and continue playing.
-{{Fixbox|description=Add missing files not copied from retail installer|ref=<ref>[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1188953#p1188953 New Rayman 2 PC Widescreen Patch (16:9, 16:10, 21:9, ...) | PC 32 bit depth fix - Page 3 - Rayman Pirate-Community]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Add missing files not copied from retail installer|ref=<ref name="CD Data" />|fix=
 # Download [https://mega.nz/#!BBwAWSyC!L5b1gmytl6QGBSI1Y92nCdsYmToMnoNc9FTftIJUoj0 missing files].
-# Copy the <code>DATA</code> folder to the installation folder.
+# Copy the {{folder|DATA}} folder to the installation folder.
 }}
-===Crash to desktop on Windows 8.1 (GOG.com)===
+===Crash to desktop===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside of the default folder (e.g. to desktop)|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x]</ref><ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_crashing_after_the_slide/post4</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside the default folder, e.g. to desktop (happens when installed in GOG Galaxy location)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound|title=Rayman Series GOG Forum - Crash to Desktop on Win 8.1 64x|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_2_crashing_after_the_slide/post4|title=Rayman 2 - Crashing after the slide|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 {{Fixbox|description=Close MSI Afterburner (fixed in new versions of AB/RivaTuner/AMD drivers)
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Set 1024 x 768 in ubi.ini|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en]</ref>|fix=}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Set 1024 x 768 in {{file|ubi.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rayman-2-great-escape/en|title=wsgf.org|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Change Data Execution Prevention setting|ref=<ref>https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=27571</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Change Data Execution Prevention setting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=27571|title=Fix for Rayman 2 crash on Woods of Light and other levels - make DEP exception or restore def. settings|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-Add a DEP Exception for ''Rayman2.exe'' (sometimes reboot needed afterwards) or enable DEP only for essential system services.
+Add a DEP Exception for {{file|Rayman2.exe}} (sometimes reboot needed afterwards) or enable DEP only for essential system services (default system setting).
 {{ii}} Fixes the problem of crashing on Woods of Light and other levels loading.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=For newer GOG releases and W10 builds|ref=<ref>https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1424893#p1424893</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1424893#p1424893 Follow the instruction] (for GPUs supporting Vulkan)|ref=|fix=
-# Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/C_p47lJ5y-DuEw these] files to your game folder
+{{ii}} In this case, the crash can happen because you may not be able to run the newest GOG release in DX6 mode (old GOG/Uplay/Retail versions not affected)
-# Install nGlide and in nGlide Configurator choose your resolution and Vulkan renderer
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/spitfirex86/Ray2Fix/releases/latest Ray2Fix]
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game and install pirate head DRM patch using [https://raym.app/rcp/Rayman%20Control%20Panel.exe RCP] before launching the game for the first time<ref>https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1451880#p1451880</ref>
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8 dinputto8] instead of xidi or vanilla game (for ntdll.dll occasional crashes on launch)|ref=|fix=
 }}
-<br>
 ===Low frame rate on Windows 8/10===
 {{Fixbox|description=Use nGlide|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
-# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
+# Download and install [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
-# Run <code>{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe</code>.
+# Run {{file|{{p|game}}\GXSetup.exe}}.
-# Set Renderer to Glide2.
+# Set Renderer to Glide2.}}
-}}
+{{Fixbox|description=See [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape#Game_runs_in_windowed_mode_.28fullscreen_fix.29 here] for dgVoodoo fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1413461#p1413461|title=Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack - Comment by denton24|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Use DDRAW FPS Fix|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=83792 Dege's patch] (for both DX6 and Glide)|ref=<ref name="FPS Fix" />|fix=
-# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ DDRAW FPS Fix].
-# Extract the appropriate {{file|ddraw.dll}} to the installation folder.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWrapper (see [[#Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)|Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)]]|ref=|fix=
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 }}
-===Uplay version or Vulkan in nGlide setting cause stuck at startup white window===
+===Uplay version or Vulkan set in nGlide cause stuck at startup white window===
 {{Fixbox|description=Wait ~1 minute until the game shows up.|fix= }}
-{{Fixbox|description=See [https://pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Rayman_2:_The_Great_Escape&action=submit#Game_runs_in_windowed_mode_.28full_screen_fix.29 Use nGlide or DXwrapper] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ DDRAW FPS fix] or latest [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]|fix= }}
+{{Fixbox|description=[[#Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)|Use nGlide or dgVoodoo]] or update Uplay's version [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D]|fix= }}
 ==="Graphics Dll not found, run install" [sic]===
-{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Use nGlide]]|fix= }}
+{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Play the game on modern systems|Use nGlide]] or dgVoodoo|fix= }}
 {{Fixbox|description=Copy [https://yadi.sk/d/0EpVFRPe3U9Lf7 files] into Rayman 2 folder|fix= }}
 {{Fixbox|description=Open GXSetup and choose renderer and resolution|fix= }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Make sure you didn't set "x 32" instead of "x 16" in ubi.ini while using DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present GliVd1vf.dll file in \DLL folder (you may copy it from DLL\Glide).|fix= }}
+{{Fixbox|description=Make sure you didn't set "x 32" instead of "x 16" in {{file|ubi.ini}} while using DirectX 6 renderer, or for Glide without the present {{file|GliVd1vf.dll}} file in {{folder|\DLL}} folder (you may copy it from {{folder|DLL\Glide}}).|fix= }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Check whether your ubi.ini contains line <code>GLI_DllFile=GliDX6</code> or <code>GLI_DllFile=GliVd1</code> instead of <code>GLI_DllFile=Dll</code> which can occur when you run GXSetup on newer GOG releases|fix= }}
+{{Fixbox|description=Check whether {{file|ubi.ini}} contains line <code>GLI_DllFile=GliDX6</code> or <code>GLI_DllFile=GliVd1</code> instead of <code>GLI_DllFile=Dll</code>, which can occur when you run GXSetup on newer GOG releases|fix= }}
 ==="Display initialisation error : could not find any resolution"===
@@ Line 518: / Line 580: @@
 }}
 ===No sound===
-{{Fixbox|description=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658715082699833381/834874553376833616/r2_audio_dlls.zip Download] and copy to Rayman 2\DLL (overwrite)|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/658715082699833381/834874553376833616/r2_audio_dlls.zip Download] and copy the extracted archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DLL}} (overwrite)|fix=}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Copy the game directly to C:\GOG folder|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install the game outside of the default folder (e.g. to desktop)
-}}
+|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/how_i_solved_my_rayman_2_issues_game_ctd_at_launch_no_sound|title=How I solved my Rayman 2 issues (game CTD at launch, no sound)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 }}
@@ Line 548: / Line 610: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
 |windows exe notes      =
 |mac os x powerpc app   =
 |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+|macos arm app          = unknown
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 |linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+|linux arm app          = unknown
 |linux executable notes =
 }}
@@ Line 563: / Line 628: @@
 * [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21641 Rayman 2 Reshade with SweetFX mod] - Complete "revamp" of lighting and graphics.
 * [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25013 RayTwol] - Level editor with the ability to modify the position of most of the objects in any given level. Modifications can saved and experienced in-game, simply through exiting and re-entering the level. Online map viewer can be found [https://raym.app/maps/ here].
-* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74254&p=1413461#p1413461 Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack] - Replaces all textures for those of better quality. Created using ESRGAN with the Fatality MKII algorithm, which was pretrained for use with pixel art.
+* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74254&p=1413461 Rayman 2 PC AI Upscaled Texture Pack] - Replaces all textures for those of better quality. Created using ESRGAN with the Fatality MKII algorithm, which was pretrained for use with pixel art. The mod works only with DX6 (dgVoodoo).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zeus-software.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2245|title=Glide API 256px texture size limitation? - Zeus Software|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+* [https://github.com/kellsnc/Rayman2ModLoader Mod loader] - Contains also wiki for documentation on creating mods (file replacement, DLL injection, update system, and more).
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 575: / Line 641: @@
 |minGPU   = 3Dfx Voodoo
 |minDX    = 6.1
-|minaudio = DirectX 6.1 compatible
+|minaudio = DirectX 6.1 compatible, Sound Blaster
+|minother = 4X CD-ROM
 |recOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
-|recCPU   = Intel Pentium with MMX 200 MHz
+|recCPU   = Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz
 |recRAM   = 64 MB
 |recGPU   = 3Dfx Voodoo2
 |recVRAM  = 16 MB
 |recaudio = Aureal Vortex (2), Soundblaster Live!, Sound Blaster Audigy series, Sound Blaster X-Fi series
+|recother = 8X CD-ROM
 }}
 {{References}}

Difference between revisions of "Rayman 2: The Great Escape"

Latest revision as of 22:42, 30 March 2024

Availability

Monetization

Essential improvements

Patches

Ray2Fix

Play the game on modern systems

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save game data location

Save game download

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Widescreen resolution

Windowed

Input

Xidi

Audio

Restore 3D sound

Localizations

Issues unresolved

Game repeatedly changes resolution before launch

Issues fixed

Blurry and distorted graphics

32-bit depth not available (only for Glide)

Game breaks after task switching

Game runs twice as fast (GOG/Uplay versions)

Game runs in windowed mode (fullscreen fix)

No options to choose in GXSetup (GOG/Uplay versions)

Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful Alt+Tab ↹ / no Ctrl+Esc reaction

Install the game on modern systems (Retail)

"Please insert CD" message with pirate head image (Retail)

Crash to desktop

Low frame rate on Windows 8/10

Uplay version or Vulkan set in nGlide cause stuck at startup white window

"Graphics Dll not found, run install" [sic]

"Display initialisation error : could not find any resolution"

Cannot load saved game

No sound

Other information

API

Modifications

System requirements

Notes

References

Game refuses to close after an unsuccessful `Alt`+`Tab ↹` / no `Ctrl`+`Esc` reaction