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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CD Projekt|Czechia, Poland}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|FX Interactive|Italy, Spain (re-release)}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|FX Interactive|Italy, Spain (re-release)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 21, 2004}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|toca-race-driver-2-the-ultimate-racing-simulator|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|toca-race-driver-2-the-ultimate-racing-simulator|81}} | ||
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|igdb = toca-race-driver-2 | |igdb = toca-race-driver-2 | ||
|hltb = 10393 | |hltb = 10393 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 13139 |
|wikipedia = TOCA Race Driver 2 | |wikipedia = TOCA Race Driver 2 | ||
|winehq = 4611 | |winehq = 4611 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''V8 Supercars 2''''' and '''''DTM Race Driver 2''''' in Australia and Germany respectively, is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. It is a licensed ''[[Series:TOCA|TOCA]]'' game in most regions except in Germany where it is a licensed ''DTM'' game. |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released in North America on April 21, 2004, followed by the European release two days later on April 23, 2004. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|StarForce|3.3.36.01}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|StarForce|3.3.36.01}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Re-releases from CD Projekt. Can run without a disc in drive, see [[#Run without a DVD|Run without a DVD]]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Re-releases from FX Interactive. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Re-releases from FX Interactive. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2333-toca-race-driver-2-patch/ Patch 1.2] is the latest version. | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2333-toca-race-driver-2-patch/ Patch 1.2] is the latest version. Releases from CD Projekt and FX Interactive are pre-patched to that version. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Run without a DVD=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy files from the DVD to the game directory|ref=<ref name="Silent-ref">{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2023-02-20}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only works with re-releases from CD Projekt. | ||
+ | # Go to {{registry|{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\codemasters\Race Driver 2}}. | ||
+ | # Set <code>PATH_CD</code> to <code>{{P|game}}\GameData</code>. | ||
+ | # Ensure that {{registry|HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\codemasters\Race Driver 2}} does '''not''' exist. If it does, delete it. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|rd2_*}} from the DVD to {{folder|{{P|game}}\GameData}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/folder/CTYHFaaC Racer_S's Camera Hack] | |fov notes = Use [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/folder/CTYHFaaC Racer_S's Camera Hack] | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = ON or OFF. | + | |anisotropic notes = ON or OFF. The option is greyed out on modern computers. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = The higher the FPS, the stronger the AI gets. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Fix aspect ratio|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix aspect ratio|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wLTxlgMND4|title=TOCA Race Driver 2 - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Launch the game at least once. | # Launch the game at least once. | ||
# Edit {{file|pchardwareconfig.ini}} in the installation folder. | # Edit {{file|pchardwareconfig.ini}} in the installation folder. | ||
# Change {{code|FullscreenHeight}} and {{code|FullscreenWidth}} values to match your resolution. | # Change {{code|FullscreenHeight}} and {{code|FullscreenWidth}} values to match your resolution. | ||
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/tjd4gj7kvtj7hce/ToCA_RD_2_Widescreen.zip/file AuToMaNiAk005's widescreen]. |
# Copy the desired {{file|RD2.exe}} to the installation folder. | # Copy the desired {{file|RD2.exe}} to the installation folder. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} 16:10 is the widest aspect ratio which doesn't crop menus. | {{ii}} 16:10 is the widest aspect ratio which doesn't crop menus. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Silent-ref"/>|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} Ignores a selected resolution, locking the window to half of the desktop resolution and aspect ratio. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|pchardwareconfig.ini}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>StartWindowed=0</code> to <code>StartWindowed=1</code>. | ||
+ | # Save your changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = Czech retail release only. | |notes = Czech retail release only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = limited | |audio = limited | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = Polish retail release only. Only the co-driver and pit crew are dubbed in Polish. | |notes = Polish retail release only. Only the co-driver and pit crew are dubbed in Polish. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Vsync option in Hardware Setup not working on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions | ||
+ | |fix= | ||
+ | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.htm dgVoodoo2]. | ||
+ | # Copy D3D8.DLL from the \MS\x86\ folder to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:24, 7 November 2023
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
Czechia, Poland | CD Projekt |
Italy, Spain (re-release) | FX Interactive |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 21, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | TOCA |
TOCA | |
---|---|
TOCA Touring Car Championship | 1997 |
TOCA 2 Touring Cars | 1998 |
TOCA Race Driver | 2002 |
TOCA Race Driver 2 | 2004 |
TOCA Race Driver 3 | 2006 |
Race Driver: Grid | 2008 |
GRID 2 | 2013 |
GRID Autosport | 2014 |
GRID (2019) | 2019 |
GRID Legends | 2022 |
Warnings
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
TOCA Race Driver 2, also known as V8 Supercars 2 and DTM Race Driver 2 in Australia and Germany respectively, is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed TOCA game in most regions except in Germany where it is a licensed DTM game.
The game was released in North America on April 21, 2004, followed by the European release two days later on April 23, 2004.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.3.36.01 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | Re-releases from CD Projekt. Can run without a disc in drive, see Run without a DVD. | |||
Retail | Re-releases from FX Interactive. |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 is the latest version. Releases from CD Projekt and FX Interactive are pre-patched to that version.
Run without a DVD
Copy files from the DVD to the game directory[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\pchardwareconfig.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData_*_*.rd2[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Racer_S's Camera Hack | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | ON or OFF. The option is greyed out on modern computers. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | The higher the FPS, the stronger the AI gets. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Fix aspect ratio[4] |
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Notes
|
Windowed
Enable windowed mode[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse support. | |
Mouse sensitivity | No mouse support. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | No mouse support. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Controllers are only supported during races. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Possible by using remapping. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Supported for XInput Controllers. | |
Haptic feedback | Not supported for XInput Controllers. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | e.g. Controller for races, keyboard for menus. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, Engine, Voices and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Czech retail release only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Polish retail release only. Only the co-driver and pit crew are dubbed in Polish. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Versus |
||
LAN play | 12 | Versus |
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Online play | 12 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z. |
Issues fixed
Vsync option in Hardware Setup not working on Windows 10
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon 800 MHz or equivalent | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | 3.75 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon 8xxx and above Nvidia GeForce 3 and above DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Silent on 2023-02-20
- ↑ TOCA Race Driver 2 - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology